Homemade Liqueur

Homemade Kahlua 🍹

Name: Homemade Kahlua
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups Sugar; 8 oz Corn syrup; 1.5 oz Coffee; 2 oz Vanilla extract; 24 oz Water; 1 fifth Vodka

Learn how to make a Homemade Kahlua: a alcoholic homemade liqueur served in a collins glass. Full ingredient list with standard measurements and step-by-step instructions.

Alcoholic Collins Glass

Ingredients

Sugar2 1/2 cups
Corn syrup8 oz
Coffee1.5 oz
Vanilla extract2 oz
Water24 oz
Vodka1 fifth

How to Make It

Dissolve sugar in 2 cups of boiling water and add corn syrup.
Dissolve the instant coffee in the remaining water.
Pour syrup and coffee in a gallon jug.
Let it cool.
Add vodka and vanilla when cold.
For the best result, let the mixture "mature" for 4-5 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What glass is a Homemade Kahlua served in?

A Homemade Kahlua is traditionally served in a Collins Glass.

Is a Homemade Kahlua alcoholic?

Yes — a Homemade Kahlua is classified as alcoholic.

How many ingredients are in a Homemade Kahlua?

A Homemade Kahlua uses 6 ingredients, listed above with standard measurements.

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