Coffee-Vodka

• Sugar· not in your bar2 cups white

  Or swap: Honey — floral sweetness, Simple Syrup — dissolves instantly

• Coffee· not in your bar1/2 cup instant

  Or swap: Espresso — bolder — dilute with hot water

• Vanilla Extract· not in your bar1/2

  Or swap: Vanilla Syrup — adds a little sweetness

• Vodka· not in your bar1 1/2 cup

  Or swap: Gin — adds botanical notes, White Rum — a touch sweeter

• Food Coloring· not in your bar
• Water· not in your bar2 cups

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil water and sugar until dissolved.

2. 2

   Turn off heat.

3. 3

   Slowly add dry instant coffee and continue stirring.

4. 4

   Add a chopped vanilla bean to the vodka.

5. 5

   Then combine the cooled sugar syrup and coffee solution with the vodka.

6. 6

   Cover tightly and shake vigorously each day for 3 weeks.

7. 7

   Strain and filter.

8. 8

   Its also best to let the sugar mixture cool completely so the vodka won't evaporate when its added.

9. 9

   If you like a smoother feel to the liqueur you can add about 1 teaspoon of glycerine to the finished product.