Wholefully/Back to Her Roots, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Use immediately or store in a sealed glass container. All you need is instant coffee, vanilla, sugar, water, and either vodka or rum. If you’re using 190 proof grain alcohol, it doesn’t have to be refrigerated to keep, because, with an alcohol content of 20%, it inhibits microbial growth pretty darn well. I've been using your recipe for a few years now. 1/3 cup vanilla extract. I can definitely taste a difference - Costco is smoother and I believe the taste has improved. How is Traditional Kahlua Made? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Copyright © 2010–2020 Back to Her Roots, LLC. Download them here, and print them on the water-resistant round labels (Avery 22856). Thanks for posting it! (21.5% alc./vol., available only in Ohio). Hello! The month is not quite up and I can't keep my sampling spoon out of the container! Thinking hmm, maybe just a spoonful of cocoa would work? She was my helper bee and when I did this post she was not around and I had sort of counted on her. Start with less sugar and only add more after it's done if you find it necessary. Gather up some coffee, Everclear, brown sugar, and vanilla. The sugar in sugar cane originates from a process of fermentation that uses cane juice, concentrated cane juice and molasses. I was thinking swing top bottles but do you have trouble pouring with these? Learn how your comment data is processed. Also, I am also using this for Holiday gifts and there are so many bottles on the web I am not sure which ones to use. Stir until sugar is dissolved completely. I am also considering going a different route than vodka, because that is what my vanilla is in. Hi Don’t stir this is a drink that should have layers. ;o). Shake bottle at least once per weel. You can modify it! The authentic Kahlua recipe is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and why Kahlua is expensive to buy. I've made the Kahlua with rum, vodka and brandy. If you can make a cup of strong coffee and stir, you can make coffee liqueur at home. I'll do it that way. I think better even than Kahlua...make your own coffee liqueur using vodka, dried espresso, vanilla, and chocolate liqueur. I love making homemade liqueurs; they're easy and so rewarding. The bottles MUST be returned if they expect refills next year. 2 cups brandy Bring to a boil; turn the heat to low and simmer for a minimum of 1 hour.to reduce the mixture and make a more syrupy consistency. Drain off and consume! Your email address will not be published. Also remember that Kahlua is sweet and thick too...knowing it will be typically mixed with something else, just take caution to not thin it too much. You want a very strong cup of coffee here! Homemade Kahlua is perfect for cocktails, to give for a special gift, or a drink to savor. I'm guessing here but I would say use 3/4's of the recipe. A dose of fatty meat, carbs, coffee and cocktails. I’m Barbara Kiebel, the cook, photographer, author, and everyday eater at Creative Culinary. Sounds like not enough coffee flavor. I know you said above to give it to them but advise them to wait. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Ok, because I can buy the beans , I’ll use them but thanks for sharing the alternative. My hubby went to a local wine making store and brought me a case of flip top bottles - no shipping charges! What do you suggest for a 'storage container'? I am about to attempt this recipe tomorrow and was wondering how I go about bottling prior to the three weeks. 750ml Everclear 190/189 Proof grain alcohol (preferable) or Everclear 151, Everclear 120, see post for more information. Add one part Kahlua and two parts vodka. I do have a question, though. Good news: you can make your Kahlua the quick and dirty dirtbag way, and honestly, it's just as good. If it's not sweet enough then add a bit more at a time until you get the desired sweetness. I help you cook dinner, and serve up dishes you know your family will love. All the recipes I've found use dried espresso/coffee. The hardest part of this recipe is the wait!