Vanilla Simple Syrup

• 8 ounces water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 split vanilla bean

1. In a small saucepan, combine 8 ounces water, 1 cup sugar and 1/2 split vanilla bean and bring to a boil.
2. Simmer over moderate heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
3. Let cool, then strain the syrup into a bottle or tightly covered glass jar and refrigerate for up to a month.

water, sugar, vanilla bean

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/vanilla-simple-syrup-cocktails-2013 (may not work)