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5 from 2 votes

Homemade Kahlua

Easy and inexpensive way to make Kahula at home.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Drinks + Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Servings: 34 jiggers
Calories: 117kcal
Author: Rachel

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup instant coffee crystals
  • 2 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 750 ml Vodka

Instructions

  • Bring Water to a boil
  • Add Sugar stirring until dissolved
  • Add Coffee stirring until dissolved
  • Add Vanilla & Vodka
  • Using funnel, pour into individual sterilized bottles and seal
  • Let stand for 3 weeks
  • Shake bottles occasionally over the 3 week period

Notes

Be sure to wash bottles thoroughly and use boiling water to sterilize each bottle prior to adding Kahlua mixture.  You can used recycled wine bottles with corks if desired.  Makes approx. 1.5 liters or 34 jiggers.  It's not necessary to use expensive vodka, so use the most inexpensive brand.