Kahlua - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 vanilla bean, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 c. water
3 3/4 c. sugar
6 Tbsp. instant coffee, dissolved in 1/4 c. hot water
2 tsp. glycerin
1 fifth vodka

Preparation

Simmer the first 3 ingredients for 20 to 30 minutes.
Add to sugar mixture the coffee, glycerin and vodka.
Put in half-gallon jug.
Let set for 2 weeks.
Strain into smaller bottles for use.