Kahlua - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. packed dark brown sugar
1/2 c. instant coffee
3 c. vodka
1/2 vanilla bean, split and cleaned

Preparation

Combine sugar and 2 cups water; bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.
Gradually stir in coffee, using a wire whip.
Cool; add vodka and vanilla bean.
Pour into a large jar.
Cover; let stand at least 3 weeks.
Remove vanilla bean and enjoy.