
Coffee Liqueur
Instant coffee simmered with sugar for an hour, then blended with vodka and vanilla and aged in a sealed jar. A patient project that pays off in homemade Kahlua.
20% ABVMediumHomemade Liqueurs
Medium
Difficulty
60 min
Time
220 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Vodka
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Coffee· not in your bar10 tblsp instant
Or swap: Espresso — bolder — dilute with hot water
- Vodka· not in your bar1 qt
Or swap: Gin — adds botanical notes, White Rum — a touch sweeter
- Sugar· not in your bar2 1/2 cups
Or swap: Honey — floral sweetness, Simple Syrup — dissolves instantly
- Water· not in your bar2 1/2 cups
- Vanilla Extract· not in your bar4 tblsp
Or swap: Vanilla Syrup — adds a little sweetness
Instructions
Combine coffee, sugar and water.
Simmer 1 hour and let cool.
Add vanilla and vodka.
Age in sealed jar 2 to 3 weeks.
Pairs well with
Home-brewed coffee liqueur is dessert's best friend — serve it with more coffee flavors:
- Tiramisu squares
- Chocolate-covered espresso beans
- Vanilla biscotti
- Fudge brownie bites




