Coffee Liqueur

Coffee is a great flavor for cocktails and mixed drinks and can be added in a variety of ways.

Whether it be hot coffee, chilled espresso, a coffee liqueur or one of the newer espresso-infused vodkas, these cocktails all include the great taste of java and are fun to explore.

Licor Cafe by Tomás Alonso

Ingredients

(8 cups Servings)

• 4 cups white sugar
• 4 cups water
• 3/4 cup instant coffee granules
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups vodka

Directions

In a 3 quart saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in instant coffee, and allow to cool.
When cool, stir in vanilla extract and vodka. Pour into clean bottles. Close bottles tightly, and store in a cool dark place.