The Chocolate Berry Bliss Vanilla Extract Blend - 7 Ingredients - Just Add Spirits

Summertime Only Series - Only Available Once a Year The Chocolate Berry Bliss Summertime Artisan Vanilla Extract Blend Close your eyes and imagine the taste of sun-ripened berries dipped in rich dark chocolate, layered over the sweetest, most indulgent vanilla you've ever tasted. We've captured that irresistible flavor combination in an artisan extract blend designed to last for years — bringing the lush, vibrant flavors of summer berries, roasted cacao, and world-class vanilla to your baking, gelatos, cocktails, and beyond. Whether you're elevating a chocolate cake, swirling it into berry ice cream, or adding depth to a summer cocktail, this blend delivers pure, layered bliss in every drop. A Masterful Blend of Premium Ingredients - Lasts for Years We've carefully selected seven exceptional ingredients to create this decadent berry-chocolate extract blend: Roasted Cacao Nibs — The soul of this blend. Roasted cacao nibs bring a deep, complex, bittersweet chocolate character that forms the rich backbone of the extract. Unlike cocoa powder or chocolate flavoring, cacao nibs infuse slowly and beautifully into spirits, releasing layers of dark chocolate, earthy roast, and subtle fruit notes that grow more nuanced over time. Freeze-Dried Raspberries — Intensely bright, tart, and vibrantly fruity, freeze-dried raspberries deliver a bold berry punch that fresh raspberries simply can't match in an extract. The freeze-drying process locks in the fruit's natural sugars and acids, infusing the spirit with a vivid, jewel-toned raspberry character that cuts beautifully through the richness of the cacao. Freeze-Dried Blueberries — Sweet, jammy, and deeply fruited, freeze-dried blueberries add a lush, rounded berry depth that complements the brightness of the raspberries. Together, the two berries create a layered, complex fruit profile — tart and bright up front, sweet and jammy on the finish — that makes this blend truly extraordinary. Pink Peppercorn — A subtle but transformative ingredient. Pink peppercorn adds a delicate floral warmth and gentle spice that lifts the entire blend, bridging the gap between the fruity berries and the deep cacao. It provides just enough complexity to keep your palate intrigued without ever overpowering the star flavors. BIG Peruvian Pompona Vanilla Beans — Bold, exotic, and unlike any other vanilla in the world, Peruvian Pompona beans are prized for their thick, fleshy pods and intensely rich, fig-like, almost wine-dark sweetness. Their deep, complex vanilla character anchors the blend with a powerful, indulgent foundation that amplifies both the chocolate and berry notes. Sentani Indonesian Tahitensis Vanilla Beans — Grown in the lush highlands of Sentani, Indonesia, these rare tahitensis beans are celebrated for their floral, cherry-like, and anise-tinged vanilla profile. Their aromatic complexity weaves seamlessly through the berry and cacao layers, adding a fragrant, exotic sweetness that elevates the entire blend. Kerema Papua New Guinea Tahitensis Vanilla Beans — Sourced from the remote Kerema region of Papua New Guinea, these exceptional tahitensis beans deliver a uniquely fruity, floral, and creamy vanilla character with hints of ripe stone fruit and tropical sweetness. Together with the Sentani and Pompona beans, they complete a trio of world-class vanillas that form the sweetest, most complex vanilla foundation imaginable. Together, these seven ingredients work in perfect harmony — the deep roast of cacao, the bright tartness of raspberries, the jammy sweetness of blueberries, the floral warmth of pink peppercorn, and the layered complexity of three extraordinary vanillas — to create an extract that tastes like the finest chocolate berry dessert you've ever experienced. No need to buy each ingredient individually. We've included the perfect amount of each ingredient in the pouch. Just add your spirit of choice! The vanilla beans are packaged separately from the other ingredients and will ship together with the kit. Simply combine all contents together when you're ready to start your extract. Plus - Get a FREE Extract Jar Label With Each Order Perfect for Summertime Baking & Beyond This versatile extract blend elevates limitless recipes including: Chocolate berry cakes and layer cakes Dark chocolate gelatos and berry ice creams Raspberry and blueberry tarts and galettes Chocolate truffles and ganache Berry smoothies and milkshakes Chocolate chip cookies with berry notes Summer cocktails and mocktails Chocolate mousse and pots de crème Spirits Recommended For This Blend: Cognac — The premier pairing for this blend. Cognac's naturally fruity, floral, and oak-aged complexity is a match made in heaven for the raspberry, blueberry, and cacao notes. Its refined grape-based character amplifies the berry layers beautifully while adding an elegant depth that elevates the entire extract. An 80–100 proof cognac provides the ideal extraction environment for all seven ingredients. Brandy — Smooth, fruit-forward, and approachable, brandy shares cognac's grape-based heritage and pairs naturally with the raspberry and blueberry notes. It creates a harmonious, elegant extract with a refined, wine-like complexity at a more accessible price point. Vodka — A neutral base that allows the full complexity of the blend to take center stage — delivering a pure, vibrant chocolate berry vanilla extract perfect for baking and cooking where you want the flavors to shine without spirit influence. White Rum — Light, clean, and subtly sweet, white rum lets the berry, cacao, and vanilla flavors lead without competition. Its gentle sweetness complements the freeze-dried fruit beautifully, making it an excellent choice for a brighter, more fruit-forward extract. The VanillaPura Difference Each pouch contains the perfect ratio of premium ingredients — just add your choice of spirit and let the magic happen. Our blend recipe has been tested and perfected to deliver consistent, professional-quality results every time. Whether you're a professional baker or passionate home cook, this extract blend brings the lush, indulgent flavors of chocolate, berries, and the world's sweetest vanilla to life in every dish. Instructions Simple to make: Just add all of the contents of the pouch (including the separately packaged vanilla beans) to an extract jar of your choice, and add your spirit. Follow these simple instructions: 2oz Pouch comes with 1oz vanilla beans: Add to 10oz of Spirits 4oz Pouch comes with 2oz vanilla beans: Add to 20oz of Spirits 8oz Pouch comes with 4oz vanilla beans: Add to 40 oz of Spirits 1lb Pouch comes with 8oz vanilla beans: Add to 80 oz of Spirits Important Tip: Freeze-dried fruit and other dried ingredients are thirsty and will absorb some of the alcohol. Top off spirits if alcohol drops below the ingredients to ensure ingredients are fully submerged during extraction for maximum results. Some ingredients will float at first. Fermentation weights in mason jars are recommended for making Artisan extract blends. If you don't have mason weights, manually press the ingredients down during the first week of extraction until they absorb the liquid and sink on their own. After 2 Months: Taste test the extract by putting 2 drops into a tablespoon of milk or whipped cream, stir and taste. Remove all of the ingredients by pouring the extract through a fine mesh strainer or coffee filter. Return the vanilla beans and the extract to the jar to rest for 10 more months. If you love how the extract tastes — berry and chocolate forward — you can begin using it immediately. Continue to let the vanilla beans extract for 10 more months if you wish it to be more vanilla forward. It's 100% up to you. After 12 Months (up to 18 months for dark spirits): Taste test your extract to ensure it meets your desired flavor profile. If you would like more pronounced vanilla flavor, let it extract for another month or longer, taste testing monthly. If you love the taste, remove the vanilla beans and use them for vanilla powder, sugar or paste, or add them to your mother jar. Or, leave the vanilla beans in your Chocolate Berry Bliss extract for more pronounced vanilla flavor over time. Enjoy!