Kahlua - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. sugar
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
2 oz. instant coffee (3/4 c.)
1/5 80-proof vodka (3 1/3 c.)

Preparation

Mix 3 cups water and sugar in saucepan.
Bring to boil; reduce heat.
Simmer 20 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Add vanilla bean halves.
Let stand until cool.