Kahlua

6 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. fine ground Yuban coffee
  • 1 1/2 qt. water
  • 3 lb. sugar
  • 1 1/2 qt. water
  • 3 half pt. Everclear 190 proof
  • 10 oz. imitation vanilla (the cheapest you can find; don't use real vanilla!)

Directions

  1. 1
    Simmer first 2 ingredients for 30 minutes, with lid on. Simmer next 2 ingredients for 1 hour, with lid on.
  2. 2
    Cook coffee and sugar mixtures separately.
  3. 3
    Be sure the coffee mixture has cooled, then drain through a linen napkin 6 times.
  4. 4
    Combine strained coffee with the sugar-water mixture.
  5. 5
    Add vanilla. Bottle and let the Kahlua sit 1 month before drinking.
  6. 6
    This makes a great holiday gift!

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