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Erin Lynch

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February 18, 2025

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Wondering what the best vanilla cocktails are? There are so many delicious drinks to choose from. From a Vanilla Bean & Fig Cocktail, to a Pineapple Vanilla Martini, and more.

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Vanilla has the most delicious, warming flavor when added to cocktails. You can use vanilla beans, vanilla extract, or vanilla beans.

Here are 17+ amazing vanilla cocktail recipes that highlight the sweet flavor of vanilla.

The BEST Cocktails with Vanilla: The Lineup

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Strawberry Vanilla Daiquiri
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15+ BEST Vanilla Cocktails

Wondering what the best vanilla cocktails are? There are so many delicious drinks to choose from. Try this Vanilla Bean & Fig Cocktail is made with vodka and a vanilla bean & fig simple syrup. Combining it with soda water gives a nice fizz and ties this beautiful drink together. 
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Serves 1 cocktail
Created by Platings and Pairings
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 5 minutes mins
Resting time: 30 minutes mins
Total Time: 10 minutes mins

Ingredients

Fig & Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup:

  • 1 cup chopped figs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 vanilla bean (cut in half lengthwise and seeds scraped)

Cocktail:

  • 1 1/2 ounces vodka
  • 1/2 ounce Fig + Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup (recipe above)
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2-4 ounces soda water
  • Ice
  • Fresh figs (for garnish)
  • Thyme sprigs (for garnish)

Instructions

Fig & Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup:

  • Add all the ingredients to a small saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5-7 minutes or until figs break down. Let the mixture sit while it cools (about 30 minutes), then strain using a fine mesh strainer.

Cocktail:

  • Add fig vodka, simple syrup and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and then pour into ice filled cocktail glasses. Top with soda water. Garnish with sliced figs and thyme sprigs and serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe will make enough simple syrup for 10-12 cocktails. Store any leftover fig syrup in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week. 
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 11mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 2mg
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  1. Anita
    October 13, 2023

    5 stars
    Sorry it took me so long to write this, but THANK YOU for including my spiced pear and vanilla bean gin fizz in this roundup! It means so much!! xo – Anita

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