Recipe: Big Dog Kahlua

In the last few weeks I have posted my recipe for Homemade Amaretto and Homemade Bailey’s Irish Cream.  Just to round it out I figured I better also put up my recipe for Homemade Kahlua.

This recipe came from our good friend from Army days-Randy.  He would have all our friends save their dark glass bottles from beer and wine and then make big batches of this to give to friends.

This would make a great frugal  gift for the holidays.  You could keep a couple of small bottles on hand for hostess gifts or last minute presents.   I think they are especially attractive if you dip the head in melted wax. . . very classy.

Big Dog Kahlua

2 C Sugar

2 C Water

3 TBS Instant Coffee (pick something that tastes decent!)

1 Vanilla Bean or 1 TBS Vanilla Extract (preferably real)

2 C Vodka

-Mix water, sugar and instant coffee.

-Simmer until sugar is dissolved.

-Cool completely.

-Stir in in Vanilla and Vodka and pour into a dark bottle to age.

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