Ratafia - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1 cup vegetables or 1 cup lightly crushed herbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 vanilla bean, sliced lengthwise
1/4 cup vodka
750 ml wine (1 bottle, red or white)

Preparation

Place all ingredients in a large glass jar and stir to dissolve sugar.
Refrigerate 3 to 4 weeks. Strain through a sieve lined with a cheesecloth, pressing down gently on solids.
Using a funnel, pour ratafia into clean wine bottles and cork tightly.
Store in refrigerator.