This yummy combination of vodka, cranberry, ginger and vanilla goes great with a traditional holiday meal and/or seasonal stress from too much family time. Cheers!
Whisk sugar and water together in a medium pot. Add vanilla pod and seeds and continue to stir until sugar dissolves. Simmer for a couple of minutes, then allow to cool.
Drink
Fill a glass or mixer with ice and add vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice and vanilla simple syrup. Mix. (If pouring into different glass, do so now.)
Top with ginger ale or beer. Garnish with lime and cranberries.