Coffee Liqueur

Directions

1. 1
   Mix sugar and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Boil 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove from heat and stir in the coffee; cool.
4. 4
   Put vodka and vanilla bean, sliced lengthwise and cut into shorter pieces, into the cooled syrup.
5. 5
   Pour into sterilized half gallon bottles and let stand for 30 days.
6. 6
   Up end the bottle occasionally.
7. 7
   Strain into sterilized bottles and can or cork.