Sa Kahlua

riffraff's Note:

Posted for all my SA friends. You have all been victims of me on this kahlua with my morning coffee!!

• Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1.5 bottles

• 4 cups water (boiling)
• 3 cups sugar
• 12 teaspoons instant coffee (not decaf and NOT cheapo PLEASE)
• 2 cups vodka
• 3 teaspoons vanilla

Directions:

1. Simmer the water, sugar and coffee for at least 2 hours.
2. Stir occasionaly. It will be a runny syrup.
3. Allow to cool.
4. Add 2 cups vodka.
5. Add vanilla.
6. It is good now but will be better in about 2 weeks.

Reviews

[Chef #245863]

This is truly the best Kahlua recipe I have ever used. I always doubled the recipe and then refill the bottles that the vodka was in. I get three and 1/2 bottles when I refill the bottles. The best coffee that I ever used was Nescafe dark Columbian. When I can't find that I have used Kroger's 100% Columbian. I gave the Kahlua as Christmas presents and am still making it as gifts. I save pretty bottles throughout the year and clean the labels off. I made labels of my own and then tied pretty ribbons around the lid. All my friends and relatives are very impressed that I can make Kahlua. Thanks for a wonderful recipe. Ma'am

[Fresh Chef]

One word.. "Superb" I let the syrup mix reduce to half its size and let it cool, got a wee bit nervous when it was a alightly thick syrup, however had fingers crossed that the vodka would sort that, I had to whisk in the vodka and vanilla for about 5-10 mins, then poured it into a wine bottle. Absolutley delish it was such a shame that there was a little bit left over that wouldnt fit in the bottle. Riff Raff, Well done and thanks for sharing

[A Deyerle]

Riff Raff I want you to know that I loved this recipe! I followed the ingredient proportions exactly, except maybe I used a little less sugar and a little more vodka. I let the syrupy mixture simmer for at least 3-3.5 hours. I let it cool overnight on the stove and then added the vanilla and vodka in the morning. After work this day I couldn't wait to get home and try it. I used a cocktail size glass, filled it with ice, poured kahlua half-way, and topped it with half and half milk. Decadent!! I will be on the look-out for pretty glass bottles to fill and give for Christmas gifts! Thanks.