Side Pannel
Coffee Liqueur
Ingredients List
- 2 c Distilled or filtered water
- 2 c Sugar
- 1/2 c Instant coffee powder
- 1 1/2 c Vodka
- 1/2 Vanilla bean;, split and
- -chopped
- 1/2 ts Caramel coloring; optional
Directions
In a saucepan, boil water with sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Turn off
heat. Slowly add instant coffee; stir until dissolved. Cool thoroughly.
In a jar, add the coffee mixture to the vodka with the vanilla bean. Seal
tightly. Let sit in a cool, dark place for 3 weeks, shaking vigorously each
day. Strain through a paper coffee filter and discard solids. Add caramel
coloring if desired. Use a funnel to pour liqueur into sterilized gift
bottles. Close tightly with corks or screw-on caps. Makes 4 (8 ounce)
bottles.
Note: Prep time does not include the 3 weeks for the liqueur to mature.
heat. Slowly add instant coffee; stir until dissolved. Cool thoroughly.
In a jar, add the coffee mixture to the vodka with the vanilla bean. Seal
tightly. Let sit in a cool, dark place for 3 weeks, shaking vigorously each
day. Strain through a paper coffee filter and discard solids. Add caramel
coloring if desired. Use a funnel to pour liqueur into sterilized gift
bottles. Close tightly with corks or screw-on caps. Makes 4 (8 ounce)
bottles.
Note: Prep time does not include the 3 weeks for the liqueur to mature.
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