The 25 Days of Holiday Goodies Day 4: Homemade Quickie Kahlua

I have previously shared two other liqueur recipes:  limoncello and St. Germain (elderflower liqueur).  I love making liqueurs and cordials to give as gifts–and two use in recipes.

The very first liqueur I ever made was Kahlua, or homemade coffee liqueur.  It was very strong at first sample, so I learned that liqueur recipes must be allowed time to mellow.

You can also use this Kahlua (once it has aged) to make tiramisu.

Homemade Kahlua

Source:  Cooks.com

2 cups sugar

2 cups water

1/3 cup instant coffee

1 cup vodka (but oopsie I added 750 mL)

1 1/2 T vanilla extract

Simmer sugar, water, and instant coffee for 30 minutes.  Cool.  Add vodka and vanilla.  Bottle or jar.

*Note:  This needs to age at least two to three weeks before consumption!

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