Homemade Coffee Liqueur Recipe (AKA: Kahlúa)
You'll be blown away by just how easy it is to make kahlúa at home! Follow this tutorial and you'll have homemade coffee liqueur in less than half an hour.
Servings: 76 servings (about 19 cups)
Calories: 71kcal
Ingredients
- 12 cups strong dark brewed coffee
- 2 pounds light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup vanilla extract
- 750 ml Everclear 190/189 Proof grain alcohol preferable or Everclear 151, Everclear 120, see post for more information
Instructions
- Pour 12 cups strong dark brewed coffee into a large soup pot, add in 2 pounds light brown sugar, and heat over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Add in ⅓ cup vanilla extract and 750 ml Everclear 190/189 Proof grain alcohol. Pour into glass bottles, label, and store in a cool, dark place.
Video
Notes
- You want a very strong cup of coffee here! I recommend going with a dark roast and brewing it stronger than you would normally drink it.
Nutrition
Serving: 2oz. | Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.01g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 36mg | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.1mg
