Fabulous and better than store bought! This version is perfect for gift giving. Recipe may be halved, doubled, etc.
Recipe from Beanilla
2 cups water
3/4 cups instant coffee crystals
2 1/4 cups good quality vodka
4 cups granulated sugar
1 vanilla bean - cut into 1/3's
Mix water, sugar and coffee crystals into a large pot. Heat and stir until dissolved. Cool to room temperature. Add the vodka and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into three 12.5 oz. bottles. Cut each vanilla bean into 1/3's and drop 1/3 into each bottle. Cap. Store in a cool, dry place for 2-3 weeks. Strain, remove the beans and then re-bottle.
Freshly Brewed Coffee Kahlua
Strong, freshly brewed coffee is the key here... my somewhat weak coffee skills didn't bring the best results.
2 1/2 cups very strong, freshly brewed coffee
2 1/4 cups good quality vodka
4 cups granulated sugar
1 vanilla bean cut into 1/3's
Cool freshly brewed coffee to room temperature. Add the vodka and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into three 12.5 oz. bottles. Cut each vanilla bean into 1/3's and drop 1/3 into each bottle. Cap. Store in a cool, dry place for 2-3 weeks. Strain, remove the beans and then re-bottle.
Need it Now Homemade Kahlua
Adding vanilla extract at the time of brewing makes the Kahlua ready for immediate use. I found this version to be quite tasty, but not quite a good as the infused version above.
3/4 cups instant coffee crystals
2 1/4 cups good quality vodka
4 cups granulated sugar
2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Mix water, sugar and coffee crystals into a large pot. Heat and stir until dissolved. Cool to room temperature. Add the vodka and and vanilla extract and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into three 12.5 oz. bottles. Enjoy immediately.
