How to Make Home-Made Coffee Liqueur - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of coffee and enjoy the occasional alcoholic beverage, then this homemade coffee liqueur recipe is perfect for you. It's a simple yet luxurious concoction that's easy to make and even easier to enjoy. With just a few ingredients and a little bit of patience, you can create a flavorful and decadent liqueur that will elevate your coffee cocktails to the next level.

Homemade coffee liqueur, also known as Kahlua, is a popular spirit that can be enjoyed on its own, mixed in...

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Ingredients

  • 5 cups water
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • ¼ cup instant coffee granules
  • 1 (750 milliliter) bottle rum (dark or light)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 14 days 30 mins
  • Total Time: 14 days 50 mins
  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 15 servings

  • Stir the water, sugar, and instant coffee together in a saucepan over high heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture boils. Remove from the heat, and cool 30 to 45 minutes. Stir in the rum and vanilla. Using a funnel, pour into 3 clean wine bottles. Seal, and store in a dark, cool place at least 2 weeks before drinking.