Homemade Kahlua

Homemade Kahlua is very easy to make. It only takes about 15 minutes to mix up this coffee liqueur.

It also makes a great Christmas gift when you bottle it up and wrap a pretty ribbon around it.

After you make this Kahlua recipe you'll be able to enjoy all your favorite Kahlua recipes at home.

Homemade Kahlua is one of the easiest liqueurs to make at home.

How To Make Homemade Kahlua

It is really amazing how easy it is to make homemade liqueurs.

Mix a few key ingredients together, let them steep for a while and there you have it homemade Kahlua.

The trick to making a quality homemade Kahlua is in the quality of ingredients you use.

• Buy the best granulated coffee you can find. 
• Buy the best Vodka you can afford.
• Use quality vanilla beans. 

Kahlua Buttercream

After making the homemade Kahlua recipe instead of pouring myself a coffee flavored cocktail, I made this chocolate Kahlua frosting recipe for cupcakes.

These  Chocolate Cupcakes with Kahlua Buttercream Frosting are amazing!

Oh! my were they good.

Kahlua Recipes

This homemade Kahlua recipe can be served over ice or mixed into your favorite Kahlua cocktail. 

Or make a Kahlua Cream Soda cocktail that is to die for.

Yummy!

Someone- I am not naming names! ssshh.....might occasionally spike their cold brewed iced coffee with homemade Kahlua once in a while.

I won't tell if you don't tell!

Do you love Kahlua and Kahlua mixed drinks? If you do what is your favorite?

Homemade Food Gifts

Homemade Kahlua liqueur can be bottled up and given as gifts for Christmas.

A bottle would make a great hostess gift during the holidays when you are a guest and want to bring a special and unique food gift for the hostess.

Ingredients

You only need a few ingredients to make homemade coffee liqueur. Scroll down to the recipe card for the ingredient amounts and the printable recipe.

• granulated instant coffee: buy a good coffee brand for the best smoothest coffee flavor.
• water
• granulated sugar
• 3 whole vanilla beans, divided
• Vodka: buy a decent brand of vodka
• a large glass jar with tight fitting lid

Directions

• Step 1: Place the granulated coffee, water, sugar, and one split vanilla bean into a large pot, heat on low until the sugar dissolves.

• Step 2: Increase heat and bring to a low boil. Stir occasionally until the coffee crystals have dissolved. Coffee foam will float to the top of the mixture.

• Step 3: Remove the pot from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.

• Step 4: Once the mixture is cool scoop as much as possible of the foam from the top of the coffee syrup. Discard the foam in the trash or wash it down the sink.

• Step 5: Pour the vodka into a large glass jar. Split the two remaining vanilla beans and add them to the glass jar with the vodka.

• Step 6: Pour the coffee syrup into the jar. Gently stir with a large spoon to combine. Place a tight fitting lid on the jar.

• Step 7: Place the jar in a cool dark cabinet and steep for 4 to 6 weeks before using. The longer you allow it to steep the richer the flavor will be.

• Step 8: After steeping strain the homemade Kahlua through a coffee filter to remove any small bits of vanilla bean or undissolved crystals before bottling in gift bottles.

Bottle in individual bottles for gifts or return the strained Kahlua to the larger jar for storage.

Store in a dark cabinet away from direct sunlight.

Makes about 2 quarts.

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Recipe Expert Tips

• Use good strong instant coffee granules for the best coffee flavor.
• Use fresh plump vanilla beans.
• Store the Kahlua in a cool dark cabinet to prevent the alcohol from evaporating.
• The longer you allow it to steep the richer the flavors will be.
• Kahlua can be used to mix cocktails or to use in baked goods.

More homemade gift ideas

Check out more homemade holiday food gift ideas.

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Homemade Kahlua

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face

Homemade Kahlua is very easy to make with only 5 ingredients. You can use it to make your favorite Kahlua cocktails. Homemade Kahlua  also makes a great food gift or hostess gift for Christmas.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Steeping 42 days d

Total Time 42 days d 25 minutes mins

Course Cocktails, Drinks

Cuisine Italian

Servings 64 oz

Calories 81 kcal

Equipment

• 2 Quart Airtight Glass Jar or 2 Quart Mason Jars
• 5 Quart Pot

Ingredients  

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• ▢ 1 ½ cups granulated instant coffee
• ▢ 2 cups water
• ▢ 4 cups sugar
• ▢ 3 medium vanilla beans (divided)
• ▢ 1 ½ cups vodka

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Instructions 

• Place the granulated coffee, water, sugar, and one split vanilla bean into a large pot, heat on low until the sugar dissolves.
• Increase heat and bring to a low boil. Stir occasionally until the coffee crystals have dissolved. Coffee foam will float to the top of the mixture.
•  Remove the pot from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
• Once the mixture is cool skim as much as possible of the foam from the top of the coffee syrup. Discard the foam in the trash or wash it down the sink.
• Pour the vodka into a large glass jar. Split the two remaining vanilla beans and add them to the glass jar with the vodka. Mix to combine.
• Pour the coffee syrup into the jar. Gently stir with a large spoon to combine. Place a tight fitting lid on the jar.
• Place the jar in a cool dark cabinet and steep for 4 to 6 weeks before using. The longer you allow it to steep the richer the flavor will be.
• When steeping is complete strain the homemade Kahlua through a coffee filter lined fine mesh strainer into a clean jar.
• Bottle in individual bottles for gifts or return the Kahlua to the quart jars for storage.
• Makes about 2 quarts of Kahlua.

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Recipe Expert Tips

• Use good strong instant coffee granules for the best coffee flavor.
• Use fresh plump vanilla beans.
• Divide the Kahlua ingredients between two-quart jars if you do not have a large enough jar.
• Store the Kahlua in a cool dark cabinet to prevent the alcohol from evaporating.
• The longer you allow it to steep the richer the flavors will be.
• Kahlua can be used to mix cocktails or to use in baked goods.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ozCalories: 81kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.002gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 197mgSugar: 12gCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.3mg

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