Homemade Kahlua

Ingredients:
1 750 mL bottle vodka
1 1/4 c. dark rum
1 1/2 c. sugar
3/4 lb. whole coffee beans
1 vanilla bean

Recipe:
Combine all ingredients in a sealable glass container. Shake hard to mix. Label with the date and let it sit in a cool, dark place for 3 weeks. Shake it several times a week.

After 3 weeks, strain through a fine mesh strainer. Use it like you would any other coffee liqueur.

Note: I thought the coffee flavor was too strong which made this liquor very bitter. If you're making this maybe add more sugar or try it after two weeks to see how it tastes. It may not need a full 3 weeks to infuse all the flavors

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Week 3:

White Russian
2 oz. vodka
1 oz. Kahlua
splash of cream or half and half