Community Pick
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!!"
photo by Baby Kato
- Ready In:
- 3hrs
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Yields:
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2 fifths
ingredients
- 1 quart water
- 2 1⁄2 cups sugar
- 3 tablespoons instant coffee
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 2 1⁄2 cups vodka
directions
- Boil water, coffee, sugar.
- Simmer for 3 hours (stirring frequently).
- Let cool and add vanilla and vodka.
- Bottle and cap tightly.
Questions & Replies
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Has anybody ever tried doing it in a crockpot??
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Can you use Vanilla Vodka? -
Is this calling for vanilla extract? -
Does this need to be Refrigerated? -
How can I thicken my kahlua
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Reviews
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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. -
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 -
What a great find! This an easy, tasty, and cheaper alternative to the expensive stuff! Thanks Dana!
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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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Dana, This delicious, fabulous, What a find, sure won't be buying the expensive stuff again. Great over vanilla ice cream. Thank you sooooo much Dana.
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Tweaks
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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.
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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!
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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. -
This was a fantastic turn out. I love it. All my friends cant belueve something so simple and its soooo good. I love it.
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An extra tablespoon of coffee and a slash more vanilla
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Dana-MMH
United States
