Vanilla Syrup
Time 5 minutes
Yields Makes 1 ½ cups
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Adapted from Broken Spanish’s beverage director Chris Chernock and lead bartender Pablo Gutierrez.
1
In a small bowl, combine the sugar and water and stir to dissolve.
2
Add the vanilla bean and use an immersion or stand blender to break up the vanilla bean.
3
Let steep for 1 ½ hours, then pour through a fine mesh strainer into a bottle.
4
Refrigerate for up to 1 month.
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