Kahlua

Directions

1. 1
   Pour sugar into boiling water; boil 5 minutes.
2. 2
   Remove from heat and stir in instant coffee.
3. 3
   Add vanilla, one teaspoon at a time.
4. 4
   Mix until everything is dissolved.
5. 5
   Place back over heat and bring to boil.
6. 6
   Remove from heat again and allow to cool several minutes.
7. 7
   Stir in vodka.
8. 8
   Split vanilla bean and place in 1/2 gallon container.
9. 9
   Pour mixture into container.
10. 10
    Cap and ferment at room temperature at least 2 weeks.