Hi there! Did you all have a wonderful Christmas? I sure hope it was joyful!
I shared this recipe a couple weeks ago over at Reasons to Skip the Housework but I wanted to be sure you all saw it here as well. As you all know I love coffee like so many people out there. I try to find ways to add the flavor of coffee to my recipes as much as possible. It adds such a rich, bold flavor to everything from desserts to meats. Where we live in Idaho it’s a little inconvenient to find things like Kahlua. So when I needed some Kahlua for a recipe I decided to make my own. Now I will always be able to have some on hand for any recipe I’m working on.
Homemade Kahlua
This tastes really great even before adding the alcohol. So if you are looking for the flavor in your recipe but don’t plan on cooking out the alcohol & want it “virgin” style- you can omit the vodka at the end.
Homemade Kahlua
Ingredients
- 1-1/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup strong brewed coffee
- 3/4 cup instant coffee crystals
- 2-1/4 cups good quality Vodka we use Stoli or Grey Goose
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix water, coffee, instant coffee & sugar in stock pot.
- Heat & stir over medium - high heat until coffee & sugar is dissolved.
- It will resemble a thick syrup.
- Cool to room temperature.
- Stir in Vodka & vanilla. (if omitting vodka- just add vanilla at this point)
- Pour into glass bottles, jars or storage containers.
- Store at room temperature in pantry.
Notes
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
That’s it! Super simple & it makes a great gift too.
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Sandra VanHoey says
I’m so glad you share again because I missed it before. On the coffee crystals, you’re just taking about instant coffee? I just printed and want to try this Thank You
Gina Kleinworth says
Yes Sandra – instant coffee. I can’t wait for you to try it. You will love it.
Hallie B. (TheWordyBaker) says
I love this idea! Thanks for sharing the recipe, and happy holidays!
Michal says
I’ve been wanting to try this. Thanks for sharing.
cookingwithcurls says
I had no idea that you could make homemade Kahlua! I can’t wait to give this a try. 🙂 Happy New Year!!
Jordan Hansen says
I can’t wait to try this out. Have a wonderful New Year.
squirrelgirl86 says
I saw this recipe on Tastespotting and decided to try it out. I had been looking for a recipe that would use up the packets of Starbuck’s Via (instant coffee) that I bought over the summer to go camping. All the packets left only measured to 1/4 of a cup, so I made a 1/3 batch. Well, I’m guessing that Via is much more concentrated than your average instant coffee… I went to make a White Russian a minute ago and it’s more like alcoholic Thai Iced Coffee. It’s absolutely fantastic, but very VERY different than Kahlua. I will have to get some regular instant coffee and try it again.
Gina Kleinworth says
It is possible that your coffee is stronger. I do believe this recipe is stronger in flavor as well because it’s instant- meaning you don’t have to let it sit for a few weeks before it’s ready like many other homemade Kahlua recipes. I really made it to give my recipes that coffee liquor flavor- I don’t think I could ever truly replicate actual Kahlua as they have their own unique blend, consistency & flavor. But I was happy with how this recipe turned out. I hope you are able to try it again with a weaker coffee & get the flavor you are after.
Sharon B. says
This looks great, I never thought to make my own but now I want to try this! I’m pinning this right now. Happy New Year to you! Sharon
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
Gina, you need to stop being so fabulous. Even your handwriting is gorgeous! I love Kahlua but hadn’t thought to try making my own. I’m going to try this recipe for sure. Thanks!
Gina Kleinworth says
You are so sweet Andi – You will love this recipe. It’s great with or without the alcohol. I’m going to make another batch without for the no-bake recipes.
Carrie From Carrie This Home says
This looks like a great gift to give! Thanks for sharing the recipe, Gina!
Gina Kleinworth says
Enjoy Carrie – it’s fabulous to have on hand.
DearCreatives (@DearCreatives) says
Hi Gina, Happy New Year! I used to make this with my step mom every year as a teen. I’ll have to make some prior to Christmas next year! We always loved it. Thanks for your recipe. Theresa
Jen @ Driftwood Gardens says
Oh my goodness -I had no idea this was a thing. I’m totally making this as a gift…for MYSELF! So glad I saw your post over at Eat, Create, Party.
jocieopc says
What a fabulous gift idea!!! I’ve made some of fruit infused liquors and vanilla extract but this is awesome. pinning. Thanks so much for linking up today at Creativity Unleashed!
Katie King says
Don’t know if you will get this since this is such an old post, but I made this today and there was a lot of thick light coffee colored filmy stuff floating on the top of the coffee/water/sugar mixture. Is this normal. I did two batches- one on low and one on med low and it happened both times. Do i just skim it off and use the liquid???
Thanks!
mehrdokht-sadri says
Thans for sharing recip.ì,m so glad you sharing that.