Copper Kitchen Vanilla Extract

1. Baking
   Enhance the flavor of cakes, cookies, muffins, and pastries by adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract. It deepens sweetness and adds warmth to classic baked goods like chocolate chip cookies, vanilla cupcakes, and cinnamon rolls.

2. Coffee
   Add a few drops of vanilla extract to your morning coffee or espresso for a subtle, aromatic twist. This simple addition transforms an everyday cup into a luxurious treat without extra sugar or calories.

3. Gourmet Cooking
   Use vanilla extract to balance savory dishes such as glazed carrots, roasted squash, or rich sauces for poultry and pork. Its complex aroma pairs exceptionally well with cinnamon, nutmeg, and citrus, elevating sophisticated recipes.

4. Cocktails
   Incorporate vanilla extract into cocktails like vanilla martinis, bourbon-based drinks, or spiced rum concoctions. It brings a smooth, sweet layer that complements other flavors and makes handcrafted cocktails uniquely memorable.

Vanilla Old Fashioned RecipeVanilla Old Fashioned Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon

• 1/4 oz vanilla syrup

• 2 dashes Angostura bitters

• Orange peel (for garnish)

• Ice (preferably a large cube)

Vanilla Syrup:

• 1 cup water

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped or 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Prepare the vanilla syrup:
   In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the saucepan (or add vanilla extract). Heat gently, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Strain and store in the refrigerator.

2. Mix the cocktail:
   In a mixing glass, combine bourbon, vanilla syrup, and bitters. Add ice and stir until well chilled and diluted, about 20-30 seconds.

3. Serve:
   Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Express the orange peel by twisting it over the glass to release the oils, then drop it in as garnish.

Tasting notes:
The vanilla syrup lends a warm, fragrant sweetness that complements the oak and caramel notes in the bourbon, while the bitters add complexity. This twist on the classic Old Fashioned is both elegantly simple and indulgently smooth.