Honey-Vanilla Spritzer

Nothing welcomes guests for an outdoor party like a spritzer. Made with or without wine, they make refreshing, elegant coolers.

Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

• 2/3 cup honey

• 1/2 cup water

• 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped

• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

• Ice

• 4 cups chilled seltzer

DIRECTIONS

1. Bring honey, water, and vanilla bean to a simmer in a saucepan.

2. Cook, stirring, until honey dissolves. Let cool completely.

3. Strain through a fine sieve (there will be some seeds).

4. Stir in lime juice.

5. Divide among 4 ice-filled glasses.

6. Top with seltzer.