🥃 Toasted Vanilla Bean & Bourbon Brûlée 🍮  
Recipe Treat yourself to a rich, dessert-like indulgence—perfect for cozy nights or special gatherings!  

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️  

- 2 dashes Aromatic Bitters  
- 0.5 oz Vanilla Bean Syrup (simple syrup infused with real vanilla bean)  
- 2 oz Bourbon  
- Caramelized Sugar for rim  
- Toasted Vanilla Bean Stick (split a vanilla bean and slightly toast it)  

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳  

1. Begin by preparing your brûléed rim. Dip the rim of your glass into simple syrup, then coat it with sugar. Using a kitchen torch, gently heat the sugar until it turns golden brown and caramelizes. Let it cool to set.  
2. In a mixing glass, combine the bourbon, vanilla bean syrup, and aromatic bitters. Add ice and stir well to chill the mixture.  
3. Strain the cocktail into your brûléed-rim glass over a large ice cube for a chic presentation.  
4. For the final touch, garnish your drink with a toasted vanilla bean stick. Its aroma pairs beautifully with the rich flavors of the cocktail.  

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎  

- Calories: Approximately 180 per serving  
- Carbohydrates: 8g  
- Protein: 0g  
- Fats: 0g  
- Sugar: 7g  

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡  

- To achieve the perfect brûléed rim, ensure the sugar is evenly coated on the glass before torching it.  
- Toast the vanilla bean stick just until it's slightly fragrant—over-toasting can cause it to char.  
- For a festive twist, sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt over the caramelized sugar rim before serving.  

⏳ Preparation time 🍰  
Preparation time: 5 minutes | Cooking time: 2 minutes | Serving: 1 cocktail