Dana's Homemade Kahlua

"This is a recipe I came up with since I enjoy white russians soo much, and also I like Kahlua in my coffee too. Let me know what you think if it is too strong, weak or is missing something..THANKS!!"
 
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Ready In:
3hrs
Ingredients:
5
Yields:
2 fifths
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ingredients

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directions

  • Boil water, coffee, sugar.
  • Simmer for 3 hours (stirring frequently).
  • Let cool and add vanilla and vodka.
  • Bottle and cap tightly.

Questions & Replies

  1. Has anybody ever tried doing it in a crockpot??
     
  2. Can you use Vanilla Vodka?
     
  3. Is this calling for vanilla extract?
     
  4. Does this need to be Refrigerated?
     
  5. Would distilled water be better than using tap water
     
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Reviews

  1. Dana, (*hic*) this is terrific, just as the recipe is written. It's the best homemade Kahlua that I've had. Next time I might try the (*hic*) 100-proof vodka instead of the 80-proof, just to see if it makes a big difference in taste. Now I have to go to the store to buy more milk for White Russians! Thanks for posting.
     
  2. Dana Loved this Kahula,I had a dinner party Saturday Nite and everyone loved it. I mixed vanilla ice cream as a Kahula milk Shake. Would make it again :) Kym
     
  3. What a great find! This an easy, tasty, and cheaper alternative to the expensive stuff! Thanks Dana!
     
  4. Dana :) GREAT STUFF ~ I also know that the older it gets the better it will be ! Thank ~ I had a girlfriend that used to make this but lst her recipe ~ so Now were all set & we are making enough to last the summer by the pool~We will make it like a MUD SLIDE :)~POKER~
     
  5. This was the easiest liqueur I ever made! It has a good coffee flavor, I used espresso instant coffee. Used also over ice cream, in the coffee and on its own to serve with the coffee. I will definitely make it at Christmas time for gifts. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
     
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Tweaks

  1. Rather than instant coffee I just exchange water for strong fresh brewed coffee. Instead of two and a half cups of sugar I only used two (still plenty sweet). I used a whole split vanilla bean and let it simmer in the sweet coffee on the stove. Lastly I bumped it up with nice 100 proof vodka. Turned out wonderful and produced 3-16oz ball jars worth of Kahlua.
     
  2. Can I give this 10 stars? OMGosh.....IMHO it's BETTER then Kahlua! OK, I read the other reviews and checked out "other" recipes and decided to use raw sugar instead of white and I used espresso powder and also used 100 proof vodka (NOT the great stuff but a good mid-grade) and I also used bottled spring water. Mine cooked down to a thick syrup in 2 and 1/2 hours and after it cooled I used "triple" strength vanilla paste (1 tsp.) and added the vodka. PERFECT and I made a QUART FULL (in a Ball canning jar). Also.....IF you choose to make this I would recommend using a HEAVY bottomed pan and let it GENTLY simmer and do stir often as instructed. THANK YOU SO MUCH for posting this!
     
  3. Try using Bacardi 151 for a better strength. You can also use a sugar substitute like Sun crystals to reduce refined sugar content without much impact on flavor. Do not use imitation vanilla EVER, it may contain a possible carcinogen.
     
  4. This was a fantastic turn out. I love it. All my friends cant belueve something so simple and its soooo good. I love it.
     
  5. An extra tablespoon of coffee and a slash more vanilla
     

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