This homemade Kahlúa recipe combines brown sugar, dark brown sugar, vanilla bean, grain alcohol, and instant coffee to create a rich and flavorful coffee liqueur. Perfect for cocktails or sipping on its own, this recipe is simple yet requires patience as it takes time to develop its full flavor.
Preparation time
10min
Ingredients
20 Servings
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 cups grain alcohol
- 1.5 tablespoons instant coffee
- 1 vanilla bean
Directions
Step 1
Combine the brown sugar, dark brown sugar, and instant coffee in a large bowl.
Step 2
Add 1 cup of boiling water to the mixture and stir until the sugars and coffee are completely dissolved.
Step 3
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
Step 4
Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add both the seeds and the bean to the mixture.
Step 5
Pour in the grain alcohol and stir to combine.
Step 6
Transfer the mixture to a clean, airtight glass container or bottle.
Step 7
Store the container in a cool, dark place for at least 4 weeks, shaking it gently every few days.
Step 8
After 4 weeks, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the vanilla bean.
Step 9
Transfer the finished Kahlúa to bottles for storage or gifting.