Meyer Lemon-Vanilla Bean Bourbon Smash by Lori Yates at Foxes Love Lemons

Meyer Lemon-Vanilla Bean Bourbon Smash

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Yield: Enough simple syrup for about 8 cocktails

Ingredients

• For the Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup:
• 1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise and scraped
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• For the Meyer Lemon-Vanilla Bean Bourbon Smash (1 cocktail):
• 1/4-inch-thick slice of Meyer lemon
• Ice
• 2 ounces bourbon
• 1 ounce Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup
• 4 dashes orange bitters
• Club soda

Instructions

1. Make Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup: In small saucepan, combine vanilla bean, sugar and water. Simmer over medium heat 5 minutes or until sugar is completely dissolved, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; let stand at room temperature until completely cool. Remove vanilla bean and discard. Transfer syrup to airtight container and refrigerate up to 1 month.
2. Make Meyer Lemon-Vanilla Bean Bourbon Smash: In rocks glass, muddle lemon slice. Add ice, bourbon, Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup and bitters; stir. Top drink off with club soda.

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