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| asnedecor |
Posted - Nov 12 2006 : 09:34:38 AM
I have this wonderful homemade Kahlua recipe a friend gave me back in college. I have made it several times over the years for christmas gift baskets. To bottle it I use glass bottles with the porclean cork attached with metal. I usually can re-use bottles from the french lemonade I buy at Trader Joes - those work great.
Here is the recipe -
3 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups water
2 oz jar instant coffee (heaping 1/4 cup)
Bring top ingredients to a boil. Take off heat and add 1 pint 80 proof brandy (cheap stuff works great) and add 1 vanilla bean. Let cool. Put in sealed container and let age for 30 days.
After 30 days, remove vanilla bean. Add a 1/2 pint more of brandy and 1 to 4 oz vanilla extract to taste.
Bottle up and give as gifts. Shake before serving.
This is the best recipe I have found that is a close match to store bought Kahlua.
Anne in Portland
"Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them" Eyeore from Winnie the Pooh
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| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Nov 14 2006 : 06:50:12 AM
Thanks, Anne. I'll be saving this recipe for sure!
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| junebug |
Posted - Nov 12 2006 : 2:01:01 PM
Thanks for the reminder, I make this every year and I almost forgot!!
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| LauraH |
Posted - Nov 12 2006 : 10:16:02 AM
sounds good I will try this one for sure!
LauraH
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