Vanilla Lemonade

Directions

1. 1
   In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, honey, and 2 cups water and place over medium-high heat.
2. 2
   Cut the vanilla bean in 1/2 lengthwise, then, using the back of the knife, scrape the vanilla seeds from the pod and add to the saucepan, along with the pod.
3. 3
   Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 4 or 5 minutes, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture thickens.
4. 4
   Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
5. 5
   Put the lemon juice into a 2 gallon jug or pitcher.
6. 6
   Pour the sugar syrup through a strainer into the pitcher.
7. 7
   Add water to equal 2 gallons and stir well.
8. 8
   Serve over ice with lemon wheels or wedges.
9. 9
   Note: Dry off the vanilla pod and add to sugar for a lovely vanilla sugar.