Coffee Liqueur - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. instant coffee powder
1 c. water
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. brandy
1 1/2 Tbsp. rum

Preparation

Combine sugar, coffee and water in pan.
Stir over heat until sugar is dissolved.
Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
Remove from heat; cool to lukewarm. Add vanilla, brandy and rum.
Pour into sterilized jars.
Seal. Store in cool, dark place for 2 weeks.
Makes about 2 cups.
Great for gift!
Make about 3 months before giving it away.