Description
This is not a recipe for the faint of heart! I mean, seriously 100 proof vodka and it takes 30 days to “brew” but let me tell you … this is well worth the wait. I know, I know, you won’t have this ready for the holidays. But just think about sitting down to a nice cup of Kahlua-laced coffee in front of your fire in January when (dare I say this) there might be some snow on the ground. Start your batch today!
Ingredients
- 3-½ cups Sugar
- 2-½ cups Water
- 1 cup Instant Coffee Granules
- 2 cups 100 Proof Vodka
- 1 whole Vanilla Bean, Cut Into Fourths
Preparation
Put the sugar, water and instant coffee into a large saucepan and bring it to a boil then remove the pan from the heat. Stir to dissolve the coffee granules then set aside to cool. Add the vodka and the vanilla bean (all of it). Stir and pour into a gallon-sized container.
Store this in your pantry or cupboard or anywhere at room temperature (but don’t store it in the fridge) for 30 days. After 30 days, discard the vanilla bean and pour the mixture into bottles.
Store at room temperature. Makes approximately 4 1/2 cups.
This is always wonderful poured over vanilla ice cream. Oh, heaven help me!
