Preparation

• In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water with the sugar. Split the vanilla bean and scrape the seeds into the pan. Heat over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves. Let cool. (The syrup, which makes more than you will need, will keep, covered and refrigerated, for at least 1 month.)
• In a martini glass or similar, combine the liqueur with 1/2 oz. of the vanilla syrup, and add enough ice to fill the glass. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add the milk and vodka, cover, and shake vigorously for about 1-1/2 minutes. Strain into the glass with the syrup and ice, and serve.