Cookbook:Homemade Coffee Liqueur

| Ingredients

Coffee liqueur is a sweet alcoholic beverage made with distilled spirits and flavored with coffee. Making it at home allows you to customize the flavor and sweetness to your liking.

Ingredients

 * 4 cups strong brewed coffee (cold)
 * 2 cups granulated sugar
 * 2 cups vodka or rum
 * 2 vanilla beans, split (or 2 tsp vanilla extract)

Procedure

 * 1) In a large saucepan, combine the brewed coffee and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
 * 2) Once cooled, stir in the vodka or rum.
 * 3) If using vanilla beans, scrape out the seeds and add both the seeds and the pods to the mixture. If using vanilla extract, add and stir it in.
 * 4) Transfer the mixture to a glass bottle or jar and seal tightly. Store it in a cool, dark place for at least one week, gently shaking the bottle daily.
 * 5) After the infusion period, strain the mixture to remove the vanilla pods and any sediment. Transfer the cleared liquid back to the bottle for storage.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * 1) For a richer flavor, replace half of the vodka or rum with a dark rum or brandy.
 * 2) You can also infuse with additional flavors such as cinnamon sticks, cocoa nibs, or hazelnuts. Just remember to strain them out after the infusion period.
 * 3) For a lighter liqueur, reduce the sugar by half.