Pinterest Project Party: #10 Homemade Kahlua

Kahlua is probably one of my favorite liquors, so when I stumbled across a recipe to make from scratch, over at Boulder Locavore, I knew I had to try it.

Instead of instant coffee, I used instant espresso so that I could get an even richer coffee flavor. I also used a small bottle of homemade vanilla (beans included) instead of just two vanilla beans. Since it was made with vodka and had been sitting for a nice long time, I thought it would work really well. I still used the whole 750ml of regular vodka, and it turned out amazing!

 Supporting local Texas business with Dripping Springs vodka - my fave! :)

 I normally like to mix mine with 2% milk but I was losing what little light I had, and was getting eaten alive by pterodactyl sized mosquitoes, so I headed back inside quickly!

Homemade Kahlua

• 3 ½ cups white sugar
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• 4 cups water
• 2 oz powdered instant espresso
• 750 ml vodka 
• 2 vanilla beans, split lengthwise

Combine white sugar, brown sugar and water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.  Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.  Stir occasionally and do not allow to boil over (reduce heat if needed).

Add instant coffee to sugar syrup while syrup is still hot.  Stir to dissolve.  Let cool.

   

Pour liquid into glass storage jug or container.  Add vodka and vanilla beans.  Let stand for 2 weeks before drinking.

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