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Home Made Kahlua – Espresso Liqueur Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time5 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time35 mins

Better than Kahlua! This espresso-flavored liqueur is excellent over ice for sipping, for shots, or as a replacement in cocktails that use Kahlua.

Kahlua Espresso Liqueur

INGREDIENTS:
 2 cups water.
 2 cups raw sugar.(Demerara or Turbinado)
 ⅛ cup dried, instant espresso.
 1 ½ cups gold rum
 1 tbsp good quality vanilla extract.
DIRECTIONS:
1

Combine water, sugar and espresso powder in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low and simmer for about of 30 minutes to reduce the mixture to thicken and strengthening flavors. Watch constantly and stir occasionally.

2

Add rum and vanilla extract, stir to completely combine.

3

Bottle and store for use.

Nutrition Facts

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Serving size

Approx. 4 cups