Coffee Liqueur - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sugar
1/4 c. dark roast instant coffee crystals
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 qt. vodka

Preparation

In medium saucepan, combine sugar and coffee with 2 cups water.
Bring to boiling.
Cool; stir in vanilla.
Pour into 2-quart container; stir in vodka.
With spoon, skim off foam. Cover liqueur tightly; let stand 48 hours.
Pour into decorative decanters or bottles.
Makes 7 1/2 cups.