Ersatz kahlua

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3ouncesMedium to dark roast coffee; finely ground
cupVodka; 80 proof
¾cupBrandy; 80 proof
4teaspoonsGood quality instant coffee
1tablespoonVanilla extract
1teaspoonChocolate extract
1teaspoonGlycerine (at most pharmacies)
1dropRed food colouring (optional)
cupDistilled water
cupGranulated sugar

Directions

Place the ground coffee in a large wide-mouthed glass bottle. Add the vodka and the brandy. Allow the mixture to sit approximately 18 to 20 hours. Use coffee filters to remove the coffee from the alcohol -- discard the spent grounds. Add the instant coffee, the extracts, the glycerine, and the food colour to the mixture. Set aside.

In a scrupulously clean pan, boil the water. Add the sugar, stirring rapidly. When the sugar is dissolved, remove from heat. Allow the sugar syrup to return to room temperature.

Add the syrup to the alcohol mixture. Store in a tightly capped glass bottle. The liqueur is better when aged for 3 or more months.

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(I. DARLENE KIRK)

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