Spirits Whisky Vanilla Old-Fashioned 4.0 (336) 2 Reviews Mas • New York City"We use Madagascan or Tahitian vanilla beans in our cocktails," says co-owner Thomas Wilson. "They are extraordinarily expensive but really make the drink."Plus: Ultimate Cocktail Guide By Thomas Wilson Updated on April 14, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 1 drink Ingredients 1 -inch piece of vanilla bean (split) 1 -inch piece of orange zest ¼ ounce 1/4 Simple Syrup 2 dashes of orange bitters 2 ounces bourbon Ice 1 orange wheel Directions In a rocks glass, muddle the vanilla bean and orange zest with the Simple Syrup and bitters. Add the bourbon and ice, stir and garnish with the orange wheel. © Frances Janisch Rate it Print