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kahlua

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Victoria Dumon
@Victoria_Dumon
Lodi, CA

Start in September for December Christmas gifts. I use to make this every year. Family and friends still request this. It is quite easy.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For kahlua

  • 1/5 bottle
    brandy (~3 cups)
  • 4 c
    sugar
  • 2 c
    boiling water
  • 1
    vanilla bean, sliced lengthwise
  • 2 oz
    jar of yuban instant coffee (1 cup)

How To Make kahlua

  • 1
    Dissolve instant coffee in hot water. Turn to very low heat.
  • 2
    After coffee is completely dissolved add sugar and stir until clear. Take mixture off heat.
  • 3
    When pot is cool to touch, add brandy and stir to distribute.
  • 4
    Pour into sterilized canning jars or decorative food safe bottles containing half, (or slices of half of the vanilla bean.)
  • 5
    Seal, label and age 3 mo. (Use as appertif, over vanilla ice cream, as flavorful additions to cakes/candies, etc.
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