DIY Chocolate Liqueur Recipe

Combine cacao nibs and vodka in a sealable glass jar. Shake and then let steep for 8 days. After initial steeping period, bring sugar and water to a boil. Let syrup cool, then add to jar along with vanilla extract. Let steep for an additional day. Strain out nibs through a sieve and then filter through coffee filter into bottle or jar you'll use for storage.