*Syrup Instructions: Warm 2 oz. water until nearly boiling. Stir in half of a vanilla bean, cut into fourths. Press it lightly against the wall of the vessel for 1 minute. Steep for 3-5 minutes, then add 4 Tbsp. granulated sugar and stir until dissolved. Let mixture cool and strain out vanilla. (Make this in a large batch the day before your event for a large group.)

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker without ice and shake well. Add ice and shake again. Strain the mixture into a large port glass. Garnish with crushed frozen raspberries.

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