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Glass of Coffee Liqueur over ice with colorful napkin
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Homemade Coffee Liqueur

Homemade coffee liqueur is a fun DIY project for personal use or gifts! Tastes just like you bought it.
Course Cocktails, Cocktail Syrup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 14 days 10 minutes
Servings 40 2-ounce servings aproximately. Makes 1/2- 3/4 gallon (8-12 cups)
Calories 127kcal
Author Toni Dash

Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 ounces powdered instant coffee ‘good coffee’
  • 750 ml vodka
  • 2 vanilla beans split lengthwise

Instructions

  • Combine white sugar, brown sugar and water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.  Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.  Stir occasionally and do not allow to boil over (reduce heat if needed).
  • Add instant coffee to sugar syrup while syrup is still hot.  Stir to dissolve.  Let cool.
  • Pour liquid into glass storage jug or container.  Add vodka and vanilla beans.  Let stand in a cool, dark location for 2 weeks before drinking.

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 53mg | Sugar: 20g | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg