Homemade Kahlua
Try this quick and easy Homemade Kahlua recipe—ready the same day and perfect for a rich, sweet holiday gift. It's a foolproof coffee liqueur that's deliciously rich and a fantastic copycat of the classic, sure to delight anyone on your list.
Servings 1 gallon
Calories 6844kcal
Ingredients
Simple Syrup
- 5 cups water
- 5 cups granulated sugar
Coffee
- 6 cups water
- 1 cup instant coffee
Assembly
- 3 cups white rum
- ¼ cup pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Simple Syrup
- Add the water and sugar to a large pot over medium heat. Stir constantly until the sugar is dissolved.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Simmer for 15 minutes. Keep stirring so the sugar will not burn.
- Remove the pot from the heat and cool to room temperature.
Coffee
- In another large pot, add the water and instant coffee and stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- As soon as it boils, remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
Assembly
- In a large pot or container, stir together the simple syrup and coffee mixture.
- Add the white rum and vanilla and stir to combine.
- Add to bottles and chill completely before using.
Nutrition
Calories: 6844kcal | Carbohydrates: 1181g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 8472mg | Sugar: 1005g | Calcium: 427mg | Iron: 11mg
