Vanilla vodka and homemade lebkuchen spice syrup make a festive cocktail.
Heat all the syrup ingredients in a saucepan until the sugar has dissolved.
Remove from heat. Cool completely,
Strain, then refrigerate.
Spread brown sugar out on a small plate.
Wet martini glass rims and dip into the sugar.
Shake vanilla vodka and lebkuchen syrup.
Pour into glasses, garnish with a cinnamon stick and serve.