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Homemade Kahlua Makes about 1½ quarts
Homemade Kahlua
Ingredients
• 2 cups boiling water
• 4 cups sugar
• 3 ounces of a quality instant coffee
• 1 fifth of a good vodka
• 1 vanilla bean (slit in a few places along the length)
You will need a 2 quart container with a sealable top.
(do not use plastic)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix the water, sugar and coffee together, making
sure that the sugar is dissolved.
2. Add the vodka and vanilla bean; mix thoroughly.
3. Pour all the ingredients into the sealable container; seal; let sit in a
dark place for a month (or longer). The flavor improves with time.
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