Kahlua - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. sugar
1 c. boiling water
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
3 c. water
1/2 c. instant coffee
1 fifth vodka

Preparation

Drop bean into 1 gallon container.
Mix 4 cups sugar in 3 cups water.
Mix 1/2 cup coffee with boiling water.
Pour mixtures above and vodka in container and cover.
Let stand 2 weeks at room temperature.
Gently mix occasionally.
Strain through cloth to remove specks of bean, if desired.