Vanilla Bean Syrup*

• 1 vanilla bean
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups water

Gin Julep

• 6 mint leaves + sprig for garnish
• 2 oz gin
• ½ oz Vanilla Bean Syrup*
• ice cubes + shaved ice
• ½ oz of soda water

Special Equipment

• muddler
• jigger
• cocktail shaker + strainer
• ice crusher
• cocktail straw

Make Vanilla Bean Syrup

1. Slice the vanilla bean tin half. Scoop out inside paste and set aside
2. Make simple syrup by bringing 2 cups of sugar and 2 cups of water to a boil
3. Add vanilla bean paste to the simple syrup mixture; strain into a bottle for ease of use

Make Cocktail

1. In the glass of a cocktail shaker, add mint leaves and dry muddle to release flavor
2. Add gin and the Vanilla Bean Syrup
3. Fill glass with ice cubes; add shaker top and give a vigorous shake
4. Add crushed ice to a highball glass and soda water
5. Strain cocktail from shaker into the glass. Garnish with a sprig of mint. Add a straw and give a slight stir; ready to serve