Homemade Kahlua

Mexican Drinks recipes

4 cups granulated sugar 4 cups water 1/4 cup instant coffee 1 vanilla bean, cut into pieces 1 quart 100 proof vodka

Combine the sugar, water, coffee and vanilla bean pieces in a large pan (Dutch Oven size). Bring all of this to a boil. Depending on how thick you want the Kahlua to turn out, you will need to boil it for a while. Once it is at the thickness you want, set it aside and allow it to cool slightly. Add the vodka. Allow the mixture to cool completely. Strain through cheesecloth into a large bottle, like a wine jug. You can use it right away. Enjoy!!! -Diana

Submitted by Diana Bogue
Contributed on: Friday February 27th, 2009