Homemade Kahlua

makes about 7 cups

Impress your friends and make homemade Kahlua…it’s so easy.

Put in an interesting bottle with a ribbon and tag and it makes a perfect hostess gift!

3 cups water

3 cups sugar

1 1/2 vanilla bean, cut into 1 inch pieces

5 tablespoons instant coffee

1 750 ml bottle vodka

Combine water, sugar, vanilla bean and instant coffee in a saucepan over medium high heat.

Stir to dissolve sugar and coffee. Remove from heat and let cool.

Pour into a large pitcher with a lid. Add vodka. Store, sealed, in a cool dark place, stirring or

lightly shaking every few days. Will be ready to drink after about 2 weeks.