Kahlua - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. water
4 c. sugar
1 vanilla bean
3/4 c. instant coffee
fifth of vodka (100 proof)

Preparation

Boil water and sugar 10 minutes in a pot.
Stir in coffee. Cool and then stir in vodka.
Cut up bean and put mixture into dark 1/2 gallon container for up to 3 weeks.