Coffee Liqueur

• 4 cups sugar
• 2 cups water
• 23 cups instant coffee
• 10 whole coffee beans, whole
• 1 x vodka fifth
• 1 whole vanilla bean two to three inches

1. Combine water, sugar, and coffee in a saucepan and bring to a full boil.
2. Skim off the froth and allow to cool thoroughly.
3. Pour into the container.
4. Add vodka, coffee beans (optional but will add a fuller flavor), and vanilla bean.
5. Store in a dark place for 3 weeks.
6. Strain and filter.
7. Ready to serve.
8. Notes:
9. *A brandy/vodka mix may be substituted for a simulated "Kahula" *A rum/vodka mix may be used to simulate "Tia Maria"
10. Container: 1/2 gallon jar

sugar, water, instant coffee, coffee beans, vodka fifth, vanilla bean two

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/coffee-liqueur-596 (may not work)