Combine sugar, water and vanilla bean seeds and pod in a small saucepan.
Heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Remove the vanilla pod, cool and pour syrup into a container with a lid. Refrigeration is not required.
For the Vanilla Vodka Fizz
Combine all of the ingredients, except for the champagne, into a cocktail shaker.
Shake until well combined.
Strain into an 8 ounce glass.
Top with a splash or two of champagne.
Garish with assorted melon cubes or vanilla beans. Serve immediately!
This recipe is for one cocktail, but could easily be doubled. Or, try a couple of Rodelle's other favorite vanilla cocktails: Vanilla Wine Cooler, Rodelle's Vanilla Mojito, Rodelle's Ginger Tini