Homemade Kahlua

When you’re in need of a sweet liqueur, skip the store and make your own Kahlua! Using authentic vanilla to enhance the flavour (we recommend Uganda Vanilla), this recipe can be enjoyed on its own or mixed into other beverages and recipes.

Ingredients

3 Cups Water
3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
1-1/2 Cups Brown Sugar (Packed)
3-1/2 Tbsp Instant Espresso (I use Italian)
2 Beans Uganda Vanilla Beans
1 Tbsp Uganda Vanilla Extract
1/2 Cup Vodka (I use Skyy)
1-3/4 Cups Spiced Rum (Appleton Estate)

INSTRUCTIONS

Line and 8×8 Square pan with non-stick aluminum foil or parchment paper (If you use parchment paper lightly grease it with an oil spray)

Step 1

Boil the water with the sugars and the vanilla bean on medium for approximately 25 minutes until the mixture reduces back to 3 cups.It will be slightly thickened.

Step 2

Add the coffee granules and simmer for 5 minutes until dissolved it will be sort-of of silky in texture.

Step 3

Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly for about 15 minutes; Meanwhile, combine the alcohols and add the vanilla extract to the alcohol mix.

Step 4

Add alcohol mixture to the sweetened coffee mixture and place in a glass container with the vanilla beans. This will then need to be aged 2 to 4 weeks. After the aging period, you can bottle and gift, or enjoy it yourself!

Notes

This makes approximately 1250ml

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