Kahlua - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 c. water
12 c. sugar
1 qt. Christian Brothers brandy
3/4 c. instant Folger's coffee (Colombian)
6 vanilla beans

Preparation

Stir sugar and water until sugar dissolves and it boils.
Add coffee; mix well.
Remove from heat.
Add brandy.
Pour into dark bottles over vanilla beans (2 beans per decanter).
Age at least 3 months.
Proof doubles every 6 months.
Makes 1 gallon.