Homemade Kahlua Coffee Liqueur

Description
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Ingredients

 * You will need an empty 750 ml liquor bottle with a top for storing the liqueur.
 * 2 cups water
 * 1½ cups granulated sugar
 * 1½ tablespoons instant coffee
 * 2 cups 80 proof vodka
 * 1½ tablespoons vanilla extract

Directions

 * 1) Combine water, sugar, and coffee in a covered saucepan over high heat.
 * 2) Bring mixture to a boil, and continue to boil for 10 minutes. Be sure mixture does not boil over.
 * 3) Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
 * 4) Add vodka and vanilla. Stir.
 * 5) Store in any empty 750 ml. Liquor bottle with a screw top or another bottle with a resealable lid.

Tidbits

 * 1) It is very important that you use a covered saucepan when making this drink.
 * 2) The alcohol will boil away if the solution is not covered when it gets hot.
 * 3) Also the longer this drink is bottled and stored in a dark, cool place, the better it will taste.
 * 4) For the best flavor, store it for at least thirty days before drinking.
 * 5) Probably the hardest part of making this simple recipe is not drinking the stuff before it matures!