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Homemade Kahlua Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Annastasia / All my dishes 2 years, 2 months ago My brother-in-law has been making this Kahlua for years. He always makes it ahead to be ready for handing out at Christmas as gifts...and for mutual festive imbibing. Prep:60m Cook:30m Servings:6	Annastasia
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Ingredients

1 pint distilled or filtered water

1 pint unflavored brandy

1 vanilla bean --- cut into 6 equal pieces

4 C. granulated sugar

2 oz. instant coffee (the best ones are Yuban or Taster's Choice)

Directions

In a large stainless pot bring the water, sugar, and coffee to a boil VERY SLOWLY on medium heat or less.

STIR CONSTANTLY so that the sugar doesn't stick (or it will taste burnt).

When the liquid begins to boil, count actual boiling time of 10 to 12 SECONDS.

You may need to lift the pot from the burner if it starts to boil over, but deduct this time from the boiling time of 10-12 secs.)

Let cool to room temperature after adding the vanilla bean pieces.

Skim foam off the top after it's cooled down.

Add brandy and stir well.

Pour into bottles.

Add vanilla pieces to the bottles.

Screw caps loosely on the bottles and leave them that way for 8 days.

Shake each bottle vigorously once a day.

After 8 days, tighten the caps and let sit for at least 22 or more days.

If you can resist, the longer the bottles sit the better the kahlua will taste

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Comments

henrie 2 years, 2 months ago said:
Wow that sounds good, great post.

gingerlea 2 years, 2 months ago said:
Oh!!!!!!!!! If I was still drinking coffee!!!!!

putercop 2 years, 1 month ago said:
Never knew you could make your own Kahlua (good stuff). I have the patience for my favorite half sour pickles and tomatoes so I should have the patience to make this as well...maybe, ok so maybe a small sampling along the way. Great post!
Thanks
Bill