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Homemade Kahlua

Homemade Kahlua

Discover how to make Homemade Kahlua at home! This recipe is simple, requiring only a few ingredients and a bit of patience to create a smooth, rich coffee liqueur that elevates your favorite drinks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Beverages, Cocktails
Cuisine American
Servings 7 cups
Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 Stirring spoon
  • 1 Measuring cups
  • 1 Bottle for storage

Ingredients
  

  • 1 quart water - for boiling
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar - to sweeten
  • 3 tablespoons instant coffee - for rich coffee flavor
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla - for aroma and taste
  • 2 1/2 cups vodka - for base spirit

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan, bring the water, sugar, and instant coffee to a boil.
    Homemade Kahlua step 1 saucepan, bring the water, sugar, and instant coffee to a boil
  • Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer very slowly for 3 hours. The mixture should become very dark and syrupy.
  • Once done, allow the mixture to cool completely.
    Homemade Kahlua Step 3
  • Add the vanilla and vodka to the cooled mixture and stir well.
    Homemade Kahlua step 4
  • Transfer to a bottle for storage. Enjoy your homemade Kahlua in desserts or cocktails!
    Homemade Kahlua step 5

Notes

For an enhanced flavor, consider using freshly brewed coffee instead of instant coffee.
Experiment with different types of vanilla for varied flavor profiles.
This recipe also makes a great gift when bottled nicely!

Nutrition

Serving: 1ozCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 14gSugar: 12g
Keyword coffee drinks, coffee liqueur, homemade liqueur, Kahlua
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