Homemade Kahlua Recipe

I was totally blown away during a 'google' episode when I came upon a recipe for homemade Kahlua. Further searching revealed that there were several different ways to make it - with instant coffee, fresh ground coffee, plain brewed coffee, etc. Sure, Kahlua is a tasty beverage but I would have never in a million years believed the flavor could be duplicated in the confines of my very own comfy kitchen. As another step in being self-sufficient, I accepted the challenge to make homemade Kahlua as follows:

Ingredients:

• 6 cups of your favorite brand of brewed coffee
• 1 lb brown sugar
• 3 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups of vodka

 Directions:

While the coffee is still hot, mix in the brown sugar

Let the mixture cool

Mix in vanilla and vodka


 

Using a funnel, pour the liquid into an appropriate bottle for storage

 Serve over ice or in a mixed drink of your choice

 

TIP:

Cutting the recipe in half makes the perfect amount to fill a smaller previously used (and empty) Kahlua bottle. : )

This is a winner - simply simple and delicious!