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Homemade coffee liqueur is served two ways. One in front is straight in a cordial glass, and the two cocktails behind are coffee liqueur and cream in low ball glasses with glass straws.
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Homemade Coffee Liqueur

I think better even than Kahlua...make your own Homemade Coffee LIqueur using vodka, dried espresso, vanilla, and chocolate liqueur.
Course Liqueurs
Cuisine American
Keyword cocktails, coffee, coffee liqueur, homemade, homemade, sloppy joes, beef
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Additional Time 28 days
Total Time 28 days 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 20 Servings
Calories 237kcal
Author Barb

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • ¼ cup dried espresso
  • 3 cups vodka
  • 2 vanilla beans split
  • 2 shots chocolate liqueur optional

Instructions

  • Combine the water, both sugars and dried espresso in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Bring to a boil; turn the heat to low and simmer for a minimum of 1 hour.to reduce the mixture and make a more syrupy consistency.
  • Watch constantly and stir occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Add vodka, vanilla beans and chocolate liqueur (if using).
  • Pour everything into a storage container.
  • Age for 3-4 weeks in a cool, dark location; stirring once or twice a week. (Note...it's absolutely drinkable earlier; so if you have less time to age it than that; gift it and make a note on the gift tag to wait just a bit).
  • When ready to bottle, remove vanilla beans, bottle mixture and store.

Notes

I cut up the vanilla beans and add them to some sugar...nothing at all wrong with Kahlua flavored sugar in your coffee!

Nutrition

Serving: 2oz | Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Sodium: 8mg | Sugar: 39g