6. Lemon
Lemon extract is great for all things citrus to give a little boost of freshness. The most popular recipes for lemon extract are cookies, cakes, and pie fillings. Buy the freshest medium lemon you can find, peel off all the zest and put it into a jar. Next, cover the extract with about 3/4 of a cup of premium vodka and 1/4 of a cup of water. Let the mixture sit for about a week and you can start using it! Because the lemon is so pungent and citrusy it allows for a shorter steeping time. Make sure to use the rest of the lemon, as it won’t last long without the zest.