Sanitize the Jar: Begin by sterilizing your glass jar and lid in boiling water for 10 minutes. This ensures that your extract remains pure and free from contaminants.
Prepare the Cinnamon Sticks: Break the cinnamon sticks into small pieces to increase the surface area, which will infuse more flavor.
Combine Ingredients: Place the broken cinnamon sticks in the jar and pour the vodka over them. Make sure the sticks are completely submerged.
Seal and Store: Tightly seal the jar and place it in a cool, dark place. A cupboard away from direct sunlight is ideal.
Shake Regularly: Shake the jar once a day to help the flavors meld. Do this for at least two weeks, but for a stronger extract, extend this to four weeks.
Strain and Store: After the desired infusion time, strain the liquid through a cheesecloth-lined strainer into another sterilized jar. Mark the jar clearly with both the date of preparation and its contents.
