Kahlua

Directions

1. 1
   Mix sugar and cooled water to form a syrup.
2. 2
   Dissolve instant coffee in 1 cup boiling water and add to syrup.
3. 3
   Pour in 1-quart vodka when syrup is well mixed and not too hot.
4. 4
   Split vanilla bean in half, lengthwise.
5. 5
   Put vanilla bean in bottom of a half gallon jug.
6. 6
   Fill with mixture and let stand, capped, at room temperature for 2 weeks.