Homemade Kahlua

Name: Homemade Kahlua
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2-1/2 quarts
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 4 cups brewed espresso or strong brewed coffee; 4 cups sugar; 4 cups dark rum; 3 tablespoons vanilla extract

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 5 min. + cooling

Yield 2-1/2 quarts

Test Kitchen Approved

This homemade Kahlua recipe transforms four simple ingredients into a rich coffee liqueur in about 15 minutes. It's great for cocktails, baked goods and gifts for friends and family.

Ingredients

4 cups brewed espresso or strong brewed coffee
4 cups sugar
4 cups dark rum
3 tablespoons vanilla extract

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring espresso and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Cool completely.
Stir rum and vanilla into cooled espresso mixture until combined. Pour into glass bottles; seal tightly. Store in a cool, dry place. Shake before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 ounces: 101 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.