Homemade Kahlua

• Water· not in your bar3 cups boiling
• Vanilla Extract· not in your bar2 oz

  Or swap: Vanilla Syrup — adds a little sweetness

• Corn Syrup· not in your bar1 cup

  Or swap: Simple Syrup — cleaner

• Coffee· not in your bar1 ½ oz

  Or swap: Espresso — bolder — dilute with hot water

• Vodka· not in your bar1 fifth

  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

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.