{"id":9842,"date":"2019-12-13T04:35:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-13T10:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gw.finelimedesigns.com\/2009\/12\/homemade-kahlua-using-your-favorite-coffee-3\/"},"modified":"2020-11-05T07:58:38","modified_gmt":"2020-11-05T13:58:38","slug":"homemade-kahlua-using-your-favorite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/homemade-kahlua-using-your-favorite\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Kahlua"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This homemade Kahlua recipe is so easy to make!<\/em> You probably have the necessary ingredients sitting around your house, especially if you’re a coffee lover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making it yourself means that you can choose which coffee you would like; since you make it with brewed coffee, the flavor of your favorite beans ends up being the star of your drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I can guarantee that you will impress your friends when you show up to a gathering with a bottle of this liqueur rather than a six pack of beer. The only thing that might be more impressive would be bringing a bottle of homemade Baileys Irish Cream<\/a> as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Searching for Kahlua recipes will reveal that there are several different ways to make the liqueur at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many of the recipes call for instant coffee. I rejected those because I wanted to be able to use high-quality, freshly-ground coffee beans<\/strong>. Other recipes call for letting the drink steep for several weeks; I rejected those because I don’t have the patience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I ended up using a variation of a recipe that I found on a forum about Orchids<\/a>. The end result is blissful. It has a sweet yet strong coffee flavor and goes down super smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To make this recipe, you’ll need coffee, vodka, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How It’s Made<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To make homemade Kahlua, start by brewing coffee. As soon as it’s done brewing, pour it into a large glass vessel that you can use to mix it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While the coffee is still hot, mix in brown sugar. Allow to cool to room temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once it’s cooled off, mix in vanilla extract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Then, mix in vodka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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That’s it.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expert Tips and FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How do I store it?<\/strong>

Store Kahlua at room temperature for a few days or in the refrigerator for up to two months.<\/p> <\/div>

How should I use it?<\/strong>

Serve over ice, in mixed drinks like a mudslide<\/a> or a White Russian<\/a>, or use in baking.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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White Russian cocktail: 2 parts vodka, 1 part homemade Kahlua, and a splash of heavy cream<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n