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Split vanilla bean lengthwise into halves. Scrape out seeds with tip of small knife. set aside. To make vanilla simple syrup; in 1 qt saucepan, mix sugar, water, vanilla seeds and bean. Heat to boiling over medium high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; set aside 1 hour to cool. Discard vanilla bean. Pour syrup into glass jar. Cover jar; refridgerate until needed--makes 1 1/4 c.
To prepare cocktail, mash peach and orange slices with spoon in bottom of glass. Top with 1 1/2 tsp of the vanilla simple syrup and the vodka; add ice and soda. If desired, garnish with additional fruit slices or mint sprigs.
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