make at home kahlua

39 Pinches
St. Louis, MO
Updated on Feb 7, 2014

Came across this recipe a few years ago, and tweaked it to my taste. My kahlua is always a big hit at parties.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield Many

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 tablespoons instant coffee- not freeze dried
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 cups everclear or grain alcohol at least 153 proof

How To Make make at home kahlua

  • Step 1
    Mix sugar,water,and coffee together. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 2
    After simmering for 30 minutes, remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  • Step 3
    After cooled to room temp,add vanilla and alcohol.
  • Step 4
    Bottle and cap. Makes 1 quart.
  • Step 5
    This makes an excellent Black Russian when served plain on the rocks, or White Russian when mixed with Half and Half. This is a very strong liquer, extra alcohol is not needed. Great for a cocktail party. Have the phone number of a good taxi cab service handy LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Category: Cocktails
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Alcohol

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