Homemade Coffee Liqueur
This homemade coffee liqueur combines rich coffee flavor with a hint of vanilla and sweetness, making it a perfect addition to cocktails or desserts. It's easy to prepare and can be customized to your taste.
This recipe is snack, scaled for 8 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 8
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include vanilla extract, granulated sugar, instant coffee granules, vodka.
- Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup instant coffee granules
- 2 cups vodka
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the instant coffee granules to the saucepan and continue to stir until fully dissolved.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, stir in the vanilla extract and vodka until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a clean bottle or jar and seal tightly.
- Let the liqueur sit for at least 1 week in a cool, dark place to develop the flavors before using.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 160
- Protein: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Sugar: 20 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.