Home-Made Coffee Liqueur

Home-Made Coffee Liqueur

This easy and simple recipe makes three bottles of a favorite coffee-flavored liqueur! It tastes wonderful, too. The longer it’s stored, the smoother the taste.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Yield:
15 servings
Servings:
15

Ingredients

  • 5 cups water
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • ¼ cup instant coffee granules
  • 1 (750 milliliter) bottle rum (dark or light)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

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.