Homemade Kahlua - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (2 oz.) jar freeze dried coffee
2 c. boiling water
4 c. sugar
1 fifth vodka
1 vanilla bean (optional) or substitute 2 tsp. vanilla extract

Preparation

Mix all ingredients in 1/2 gallon container.
Pour into 2 sterilized wine bottles.
Cover, cork and store in a cool dry place for 30 days.
Serve as you like.
Makes approximately 1/2 gallon of Kahlua (coffee brandy).