Quick Kahlua

📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Beverages Learn how to make homemade coffee liqueur quickly and easily with this archival recipe. Perfect for cocktails or gifts.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
10 mins1 hour1 hour10 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Bottles

Ingredients

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
3 cupsWaterNone
2 cupsSugarNone
15 tspInstant Yuban CoffeeNone
1 qtVodkaNone
3 tspVanillaNone

Instructions

Step 1: Simmer

  1. Combine the 3 cups water, 2 cups sugar, and 15 tsp instant yuban coffee in a saucepan. Simmer for one hour, taking care not to boil.

Step 2: Mix and Bottle

  1. Cool for one hour until room temperature. Add the 1 qt vodka and 3 tsp vanilla, stir well, and pour into bottles.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in clean glass bottles indefinitely in a cool, dark place.


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