eccentric haus frau's helen-on-wheels kahlua

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73 Pinches
Vashon, WA
Updated on Mar 25, 2011

This recipe was handed down to me from my late grandmother Helen. I've had it for DECADES until I finally made my first batch a couple of years ago. Last November I had a gathering at my place and my aunt and uncle were having some of it in their coffee...it was quite popular that day. Enjoy!

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Ingredients

  • SIMPLE SYRUP
  • 4 cups granulated white sugar
  • 4 cups water
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  • 2 ounces instant coffee powder
  • 1 bottle vodka (one 5th bottle of vodka)
  • 2 - vanilla bean cut length wise

How To Make eccentric haus frau's helen-on-wheels kahlua

  • Step 1
    Stir sugar and water in a medium saucepan on high heat and boil for 5 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Remove from heat and add 2 ounces instant coffee and stir until blended.
  • Step 3
    Cool until lukewarm, then add 1 5th Vodka and 2 vanilla beans split lengthwise.
  • Step 4
    Pour into a 1 gallon container and store for 2 weeks and then either drink and/or pour into smaller bottles for gifts or easier storage.

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