Honey Vanilla Bean Lemondrop Martini

granulated sugar

honey

of a vanilla bean

water for the simple syrup

cold water to make up the rest (up to half a gallon)

garnish - large sparkling sugar for the rim, additional lemon slices, mint leaves

large lemons 

(need 1 1/4 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice)

Vanilla vodka (I used Smirnoff)