Name: Vanilla Bean Lemonade
Ingredients: ¾ cup sugar (up to ¼ cup more for additional sweetness); 1 cup water; 1 vanilla bean; 1 cup lemon juice; 4 cups cold water, sparkling if you want it fizzy

Ingredients

¾ cup sugar (up to ¼ cup more for additional sweetness)
1 cup water
1 vanilla bean
1 cup lemon juice
4 cups cold water, sparkling if you want it fizzy

Directions

1
Combine the sugar and 1 cup of water in a small saucepan. Halve the vanilla bean lengthwise, and scrape out the seeds. Place the seeds and pod into the liquid. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the liquid begins to boil. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
2
When the simple syrup has cooled, combine it and the lemon juice together in a large pitcher. Dilute with water. Using sparkling water will result in a drink with a hint of fizz. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, then pour over ice and enjoy!