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December 22, 2011 · 6 Comments

DIY Homemade Kahlua

Beverage Recipes· Christmas· Holiday Baking & Gifts

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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.

How do you make Kahlua?

To make this recipe, you'll need water, granulated sugar, instant coffee granules, vanilla extract, and a good quality vodka. I like to use Kettle One or Grey Goose. Start by adding the water, sugar and coffee 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; 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 3-4 years as long as it's kept in a sealed 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 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Beverages
Cuisine American
Servings 16 oz

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ā…“ cups strong brewed coffee
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup good quality vodka (Grey Goose, Bellevedere, etc) (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.Ā 
  • Allow mixture to cool; then add the vanilla and the vodka. Mix well. Pour into a corked bottle.Ā It will last 2-3 months in or out of the refrigerator.

Notes

Allow for an additional hour to cool completely.
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  1. 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!

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  2. Julie says

    December 22, 2011 at 6:18 am

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

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  3. Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

    December 23, 2011 at 10:19 pm

    Thanks for stopping by Carrie and Julie xo

    Reply
  4. 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
  5. Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

    December 28, 2011 at 12:36 pm

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

    Reply
  6. Dee Atkins says

    February 28, 2021 at 2:29 pm

    Has anyone tried this using a sugar substitute?

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