Coffee-Flavored Liqueur

• 3 34 cups granulated sugar
• 2 inches vanilla beans, chopped
• 2 cups water
• 14 cup instant coffee granules
• 14 cup boiling water
• 1 quart vodka
• 2 teaspoons glycerin (optional)

1. Mix sugar, vanilla and the 2 cups water in a small saucepan.
2. Stir over moderate heat until sugar dissolves.
3. Continue cooking for 30 minutes, without stirring.
4. In a large bowl or pitcher, mix coffee with the 1/4 cup boiling water until coffee dissolves.
5. Stir in vodka and glycerin.
6. Strain vanilla syrup into vodka mixture.
7. Mix well and pour into sterilized bottles.
8. Close bottles with caps or corks.
9. Let liqueur age at least 30 days.

sugar, vanilla beans, water, coffee granules, boiling water, vodka, glycerin

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/coffee-flavored-liqueur-43218 (may not work)