Coffee Liqueur
This is the best "Kahlua" recipe I've found. I added about 1/4 cup brandy to the recipe.
Yield
12 servingsPrep
10 minCook
20 minReady
30 minLow Fat, Fat-Free, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Sodium-Free, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | cups |
sugar
|
|
| 2 | cups |
water
|
|
| ⅔ | cups |
instant coffee
|
*
|
| 10 | whole |
coffee beans, whole
|
* |
| 1 | x |
vodka
fifth |
* |
| 1 | whole |
vanilla bean
two to three inches |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 946 | ml |
sugar
|
|
| 473 | ml |
water
|
|
| 158 | ml |
instant coffee
|
*
|
| 1E+1 | whole |
coffee beans, whole
|
* |
| 1 | x |
vodka
fifth |
* |
| 1 | whole |
vanilla bean
two to three inches |
*
|
Directions
Combine water, sugar, and coffee in a saucepan and bring to a full boil.
Skim off the froth and allow to cool thoroughly.
Pour into the container. Add vodka, coffee beans (optional but will add a fuller flavor), and vanilla bean.
Store in a dark place for 3 weeks. Strain and filter. Ready to serve.
Notes:
*A brandy/vodka mix may be substituted for a simulated "Kahula" *A rum/vodka mix may be used to simulate "Tia Maria"
Container: ½ gallon jar
