Kahlua - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. boiling water
4 c. sugar
2 oz. instant coffee
3 to 3 1/2 c. vodka
1 large vanilla bean

Preparation

Blend sugar and boiling water until dissolved. Remove from heat and add coffee.
Cool and add vodka.
Pour into 1/2 gallon bottle.
Add vanilla bean (break up). Age at least 3 weeks with tight closure.
Shake bottle occasionally to preserve setting.