Kahlua - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sugar
1/4 c. instant coffee
1 vanilla bean
3 c. water
1 qt. vodka

Preparation

Mix sugar and water.
Bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Add coffee and return to heat.
Boil for 1 minute. Put vodka in a gallon jug.
Add vanilla bean that has been cut lengthwise.
Add cooled, boiled mixture and place cap on jug.
Let stand 4 weeks.
Stir daily.