My favorite fake Kahlua!
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup instant coffee
1.75 liters high quality vodka
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 whole vanilla bean
Combine the sugars and water in a small saucepan. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Stir in the coffee, a little at a time! Allow to cool completely.
Pour into a large plastic container with a lid. Add the vodka, vanilla flavoring, and the vanilla bean.
Cover and let stand for 2-3 weeks or until fully aged. Kahlua, when properly stored, can last safely for up to a few years.
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