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Homemade Kahlua Recipe

Homemade Kahlua Recipe

A few simple ingredients is all it takes and you'll have a Kahlua that will rival any store brand. Makes a great gift!
4.48 from 23 votes
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Sit Time 14 d
Total Time 14 d 15 mins
Course Drinks

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Cups Water
  • 1 1/2 Cups Instant Coffee Crystals
  • 4 1/2 Cups 100 proof vodka
  • 8 Cups Sugar
  • 2 Vanilla Beans

Instructions
 

  • Mix water, sugar and coffee crystals. Heat and stir until dissolved. 
  • Cool mixture to room temperature. Add vodka. Stir to combine.
  • Pour mixture into 6, 12.5 oz. bottles.
  • Cut each vanilla bean into thirds and drop bean into each bottle. Cap.
  • After 2-3 weeks strain, remove beans and rebottle.
Keyword Kahlua