Coffee Liqueur

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

  1. Combine coffee, sugar and water.

  2. Simmer 1 hour and let cool.

  3. Add vanilla and vodka.

  4. 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

Similar taste

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