Kahlua - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
2 c. water
1/2 c. instant coffee (not freeze-dried)
1/2 c. water
1 fifth bottle vodka or brandy
1/2 vanilla bean

Preparation

Boil sugar and water for 5 minutes.
Add coffee and 1/2 cup water.
Let cool.
Add vodka or brandy and the vanilla bean.
Let stand at least 6 days.