Banana Liqueur
2 medium-sized ripe bananas
3 cups vodka
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
½ cup water
Peel and mash the bananas. Combine banana, vodka, and vanilla extract in a jar; mix well. Cover tightly and let steep in a cool, dark place for 1 week. When steeping period is complete, strain and filter the liquid.
Combine sugar and water in a heavy saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer until sugar has completely dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
Combine sugar syrup, mave, and the filtered liquid. Pour into bottles and cap tighly. Let age at least 1 month before serving.
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