How to Make Kahlúa Homemade - A Step-by-Step Guide

Homemade Kahlúa is the perfect addition to any coffee or cocktail lover's kitchen. With its rich, sweet, and smooth flavor, this coffee liqueur is a must-have for any home bar or entertaining space. Making your own Kahlúa at home is not only easy, but it also allows you to customize the flavor to your liking. Whether you prefer a stronger coffee flavor or a sweeter taste, you can tailor this recipe to your preferences.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup instant coffee crystals (such as Folgers Classic Roast)
  • 2 cups light brown sugar
  • 2 cups lightly packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 (750 milliliter) bottle 190 proof grain alcohol (such as Everclear)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and halved

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs
  • Additional Time: 28 days
  • Total Time: 28 days 3 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 3 bottles

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Combine water and instant coffee in a medium pot; bring to a boil.
  • Stir both brown sugars into coffee and reduce the heat. Simmer, stirring every 15 minutes, for 3 hours. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
  • Pour coffee mixture into a clean, large glass jar. Add grain alcohol, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean. Cover with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Let sit in a dark place, shaking occasionally, for 4 weeks. Divide into bottles, leaving a piece of vanilla bean in each.
  • Nutrition

    187 cal.

    • Sodium: 10mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 88mg