Title: Coffee liqueur
 Categories: Alcohol, Beverages
      Yield: 1 Recipe
 
      4 c  Sugar
      2 c  Water
    2/3 c  Instant coffee
     10    Coffee beans (whole)
           Fifth of vodka*
      1    Vanilla bean (2-3 inches)
 
  Combine water, sugar, and coffee in a saucepan and bring to a full
  boil. Skim off the froth and allow to cool thoroughly. Pour into the
  container. Add vodka, coffee beans (optional but will add a fuller
  flavor), and vanilla bean. Store in a dark place for 3 weeks. Strain
  and filter. Ready to serve. *A brandy/vodka mix may be substituted
  for a simulated "Kahula" *A rum/vodka mix may be used to simulate
  "Tia Maria" Yield: 1 1/2 quarts (may be halved)
     Container: 1/2 gallon jar