How to Make Your Own Kahlua

Want to impress your friends or simply want a better tasting Kahlua that costs less too! Then read on because I will tell you how to make a magnificent tasting Kahlua simply and quickly.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Liquid Measuring cups
• Vokda
• Coffee
• Water
• Sugar
• Vanilla
• Bottle(s)

1. First make sure you have everything out and ready. Then make some really strong coffee. If you have a good espresso maker, then start making some shots instead of coffee. You will need two cups total (not coffee cups, a full 16 oz.). Set aside and let cool.

2. Put 2 cups of water and 3 cups of sugar into a saucepan and heat on medium until bubbles appear, don't let it boil. Just turn down the temperature and let it simmer a few minutes and then take it off the heat and let it cool.

3. Let the coffee and sugar syrup cool, you can mix them together at anytime, but they will cool faster apart.

4. Add coffee and sugar syrup together and then add 3 cups of vokda. Also add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract (don't be cheap, use the real stuff!). Stir and then it is time to enjoy.

5. You can drink it straight up or use it in any recipe that calls for Kahlua like a mudslide.

Tips & Warnings

• You can use a real vanilla bean instead of extract, but you must wait three months before the flavor is fully extracted.
• Play around with the proportions to suit you individual taste.
• Use Rum to make Tia Maria.
• As with any alcohol please use caution and don't drink and drive.