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Homemade Kahlua

My Homemade Kahlua Recipe is made using only four ingredients, instant coffee, sugar, vanilla and vodka. It tastes so much better than the store-bought kind, and is easily customizable. Perfect alone, in coffee, or for making mixed drinks. And it makes a wonderful homemade gift, too!
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Additional Time7 days
Total Time7 days 13 minutes
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Homemade Kahlua
Servings: 1 gallon
Calories: 107kcal
Author: Michaela Kenkel

Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 6 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup instant coffee
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 Tablespoons vanilla
  • 1 quart vodka

Instructions

  • Dissolve sugar in 6 cups water in a saucepan on the stove. Bring to a boil and boil for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Combine coffee in 2 cups water, add to boiled sugar mixture. Cool.
  • Add vanilla and vodka.
  • Pour into a gallon sized container. (even a milk jug works)
  • Age for one week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 cup | Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Sodium: 2mg | Sugar: 19g