Kahlua - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/3 c. sugar
1 c. water
2 heaping tsp. instant coffee
11 oz. vodka
2 vanilla beans

Preparation

Bring sugar, water and coffee to a bubbling boil. Then allow to cool. Put in a glass container.
Add vodka and vanilla beans. Let stand for 10 days.
(Add 1 1/2 ounces to a glass of milk for a White Russian or to coffee or over ice for a Black Russian.) Straight in a cordial glass is a great after dinner drink.
An 8 to 10 ounce bottle makes a nice exchange gift or hostess gift at holiday time.