Homemade Vanilla-Infused Liquors

Infusing liquors with delicious flavors is a simple way to make moderately priced booze shine—and fancy up your next cocktail. And vanilla beans are one of the easiest (not to mention the most delicious) ingredients to use.

Clear, neutral-flavored liquors such as vodka and light rum are a good foundation for Madagascar vanilla; this variety’s milder notes really sing in a drink like a martini or mojito. But you ca