Jennifer Boggiss, CEO of Heilala Vanilla, however, has a different pick for the job: "We suggest vodka! It's neutral in flavor and color, so the vanilla beans are the star." Alcohol's role in the ...

It’s a modern classic—vanilla vodka, passion fruit liqueur, passion fruit purée, and vanilla sugar, plus a sidecar of sparkling wine—but can be tricky to find at bars in the US. All the ...