Home-Made Coffee Liqueur

Brew your own coffee-flavored liqueur using water, sugar, instant coffee, rum, and vanilla.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups white sugar
• 5 cups water
• 1 (750 milliliter) bottle rum (dark or light)
• 0.25 cup instant coffee granules

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir the water, sugar, and instant coffee together in a saucepan over high heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture boils. Remove from the heat, and cool 30 to 45 minutes. Stir in the rum and vanilla. Using a funnel, pour into 3 clean wine bottles. Seal, and store in a dark, cool place at least 2 weeks before drinking.