Homemade Kahlua

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve sugar in 4 cups water in a pan over medium heat; boil for 10 minutes; set aside.
2. 2
   Dissolve coffee granules in 1 cup water in a pan over medium heat; boil for 8 minutes.
3. 3
   Combine sugar mixture and coffee mixture; cool to room temperature.
4. 4
   Stir vodka and vanilla into cooled coffee mixture.
5. 5
   Store in sealed, decorative bottles.