Homemade Kahlua

• Water3 cups boiling
• Vanilla Extract2 oz
• Corn Syrup1 cup
• Coffee1 ½ oz
• Vodka1 fifth
• Sugar2 1/2 cups

Ingredient substitutions

No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Homemade Kahlua close to the original.

• Instead of Vanilla Extract

  • Vanilla Syrup— adds a little sweetness

• Instead of Corn Syrup

  • Simple Syrup— cleaner

• Instead of Coffee

  • Espresso— bolder — dilute with hot water

• Instead of Vodka

  • Gin— adds botanical notes
  • White Rum— a touch sweeter

• Instead of Sugar

  • Honey— floral sweetness
  • Simple Syrup— dissolves instantly

Instructions

1. 1

   Dissolve sugar in 2 cups of boiling water and add corn syrup.

2. 2

   Dissolve the instant coffee in the remaining water.

3. 3

   Pour syrup and coffee in a gallon jug.

4. 4

   Let it cool.

5. 5

   Add vodka and vanilla when cold.

6. 6

   For the best result, let the mixture "mature" for 4-5 weeks.