Meyer Lemon-Vanilla Bean Bourbon Smash Cocktail Recipe

You can keep a batch of this vanilla bean simple syrup in the fridge for up to a month and use in all sorts of desserts and cocktails, like this Meyer Lemon-Vanilla Bean Bourbon Smash. Cheers!

For the vanilla bean simple syrup:

1 Vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise and scraped

1 cup Granulated sugar

1 cup Water

To make the Meyer lemon-vanilla bean bourbon smash (1 cocktail):

¼ inch thick slice of Meyer lemon

Ice

2 oz Bourbon

4 dashes Orange bitters

Club soda

Make the simple syrup: In small saucepan, combine vanilla bean, sugar, and water. Simmer over medium heat for 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.

To make the Meyer lemon-vanilla bean bourbon smash: In rocks glass, muddle the lemon slice. Add ice, bourbon, and bitters; add 2 tablespoons of the simple syrup, stir, taste for sweetness, and add more simple syrup as needed. Top the drink off with club soda.

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Meyer Lemon-Vanilla Bean Bourbon Smash Cocktail Recipe