Kahlúa

Recipe for homemade Kahlúa submitted by Brenda.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups water
1/2 cup water (yes that's right)
1/4 cup instant coffee (not freeze dried)
1 fifth brandy (750 ml)
1/2 vanilla bean

Cooking Directions:

1. Boil 2 cups water and sugar for 5 minutes. Add coffee and 1/2 cup water. Let cool.
2. Add brandy and vanilla bean. Bottle and let set for at least 6 days.

Makes about 1 quart.