Iced Latte with Bourbon and Vanilla

Ingredients:

Latte

• 2 shots of espresso, chilled
• 1 - 2 tbsp vanilla syrup, see recipe below
• 1 glass bourbon
• 1 cup whole milk, heated and frothed
• Cinnamon, for sprinkling, optional

Vanilla syrup

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 vanilla pod, cut in half lengthwise, seeds scraped out

Preparation:

1. Combine espresso, vanilla syrup, and bourbon in a cocktail shaker with a few ice cubes. Shake for 10 seconds. Place the ice cubes in a tall glass, pour in the espresso mixture, and top with warm, frothed milk. Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve.
   
   Vanilla syrup:
   
   In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil and simmer until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Add the vanilla bean and seeds. Let cool to room temperature, then remove the vanilla bean. Pour the syrup into a bowl, cover, and chill in the refrigerator.