Kahlua - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. boiling water
2 oz. instant coffee
4 c. sugar
3 c. water

Preparation

Mix boiling water and coffee.
Let cool.
Mix sugar with 3 cups water.
Bring to a boil.
Cook gently for 20 minutes.
Cool.
Pour the mixtures into a 1/2 gallon jug.
Add 1 fifth inexpensive vodka and 1 whole vanilla bean, split lengthwise.
Store in a dark place for 2 weeks.