Kahlua - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. sugar
4 c. water
4 oz. instant coffee
1/5 vodka (100 proof)
1 vanilla bean

Preparation

Bring sugar and water to a boil, then thoroughly add coffee a little at a time.
Bring to boil again.
Cool completely.
Slit vanilla bean from top to bottom without splitting clear through. Add this and vodka to mixture.
Make sure it is cool.
Place in 1/2 gallon jar and cap tightly.
Let stand for 2 weeks or more, turning upside-down once or twice.