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homemade kahlua

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Eileen Haddock
@mhaddo03
Nashville, TN

I was a beautician for years and one of my customers was a school principal. One day she came in and announced she was going on a cruise and was taking some homemade Kahlua with her, and she brought me a sample. Wow!! It tasted just like the real stuff. I couldn't wait for her to get back so I could make some more. I make a bottle every year at X-mas and my friends can't believe I made it. You can use a lower proof vodka if you like, but I like a little kick to it.

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For homemade kahlua

  • 4 c
    sugar
  • 3 1/2 c
    water
  • 2 oz
    instant cofee
  • 1
    vanilla bean or 2 tbs of real vanilla or to taste
  • 1 l
    100 proof vodka (if you are brave) liter bottle
  • HOMEMADE KAHLUA

How To Make homemade kahlua

  • 1
    Bring the water to a boil and add the sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • 2
    Add 2 oz of instant coffee, stir well and let cool.
  • 3
    When the pan is cool to touch then add the vodka... all of it to the sugar, water, and coffee mixture.
  • 4
    Split one vanilla bean in half length wise and add to the mixture.
  • 5
    Bottle the Kahlua up and let it sit for a week. I leave the vanilla bean in the bottle, and it doesn't go bad. You can add some Vanilla Flavored International coffee creamer to it and a splash of vodka and it makes a wonderful white russian.
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