HOMEMADE TIa MARIA

Submitted by clubfoody

"Very easy to make, this delicious coffee liqueur is a great one to have around. VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPEavTDljwc"

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: cups

ingredients

• 4 teaspoons instant coffee (substitute instant espresso)
• 1⁄2 cup boiling water
• 2 1⁄2 cups granulated sugar (to taste)
• 1 1⁄2 cups cold distilled water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 26 ounces 94% alcohol

directions

1. In a measuring cup, add instant coffee and boiling water; stir until granules are dissolved and set aside.
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, add sugar and cold water; stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and let it sit for 15 minutes or until it gets to room temperature.
3. Add vanilla, coffee and alcohol to sugar mixture; stir very well and transfer to a liqueur decanter. Let it rest for 3 to 4 weeks before serving. Yields 6 cups.