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December 22, 2011 · 6 Comments

DIY Homemade Kahlua

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Need a last minute gift for the holidays? Try making some homemade Kahlua! All you need are five ingredients and a decorative bottle for a great hostess gift.

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My Aunt Kay gave me this recipe for Homemade Kahlua many years ago and it's so simple to make.

Whether you drink it alone over ice, mix it in your favorite beverage like a White Russian or cook with it, like I did with this crock pot recipe, Kahlua is a popular favorite coffee liquor.

Ingredients Needed

To make this recipe, you're going to need the following ingredients:

Strong Brewed Coffee: Use espresso for a full bodied Kahlua.

Granulated Sugar

Vanilla Extract

Vodka: You're going to want to use a good quality, sipping vodka. We personally like Kettle One, Grey Goose or Belvedere

How do you make Kahlua?

Start by adding coffee and sugar to a medium saucepan. Whisk all of the ingredients together until the sugar has dissolved; then let simmer for 30 minutes.

Allow the mixture to cool for at least 1 hour; then add the vanilla extract and vodka. Mix well; then pour into a decorative corked bottle.

How long will Homemade Kahlua last?

You can store Kahlua at room temperature; however, it's best served chilled. It will last 2-3 months kept in a corked container.

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Homemade Kahlua

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Need a last minute gift for the holidays? Try making some homemade Kahlua! All you need are five ingredients and a decorative bottle for a great hostess gift.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Resting Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
Course Beverages
Cuisine American
Servings 16 ounces

Ingredients
  

  • 1 โ…“ cups strong brewed coffee
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ยฝ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup good quality vodka (Grey Goose, Bellevedere, etc)

Instructions
 

  • Add the sugar and coffee to a medium saucepan. Whisk all ingredients together until the sugar has dissolved and let simmer for 30 minutes.ย 
  • Allow mixture to cool; then add the vanilla and the vodka. Mix well. Pour into a corked bottle.ย It will last 2-3 months at room temperature, but is best kept in the refrigerator.

Notes

*Please read the entire post for additional instructions, tips and/or substitutions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ounceCalories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 0.02gFat: 0.04gSaturated Fat: 0.001gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.003gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 11mgSugar: 13gCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.01mg
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  1. Dee Atkins says

    February 28, 2021 at 2:29 pm

    Has anyone tried this using a sugar substitute?

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  2. Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

    December 28, 2011 at 12:36 pm

    You'll love it and it's so easy!

    Reply
  3. Joan@chocolateandmore says

    December 28, 2011 at 3:45 am

    Carrie, how did I miss this? I don't drink much at all but the one thing I do drink is Kahlua, can't wait to try this!

    Reply
  4. Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

    December 23, 2011 at 10:19 pm

    Thanks for stopping by Carrie and Julie xo

    Reply
  5. Julie says

    December 22, 2011 at 6:18 am

    My kahlua supply is running low so I'm definitely doing this!

    Reply
  6. Carrie - ASassyRedhead.com says

    December 22, 2011 at 2:19 am

    Oh, wow. This seems easy enough for even me to do. I seriously think I might try this.

    As a matter of fact, I think I've got everything on hand except the vanilla.

    YAY!

    Reply

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