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How to Make Homemade Kahlua

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This post is intended for those 21+ years of age. Drink/Enjoy responsibly.

How To Make Homemade Kahlua
How to Make Homemade Kahlua.

Coffee. I have to have it. Plain and simple. It’s not pretty when I don’t. I love it in the morning, rubbed onto my steaks, ask a facial scrub (yep) and even in cocktails. You know that coffee liqueur that starts with a K and ends with lua yep this is a pretty awesome knock off if I say so myself.

Until recently, I didn’t realize you could make so many of my favorite adult libations at home but you CAN and should. Besides tasting amazing it will save you a bundle. Now you can get those shoes you’ve been eyeing. You’re welcome.

How to Make Homemade Kahlua

Now unlike the HOMEMADE AMARETTO that you can enjoy straight away (and should absolutely make stat), this coffee liqueur needs to AGE. So get it to quickly so you can be enjoying it sooner rather than later. It’s as simple as making up a simple syrup and then adding a few more ingredients – which if you drink coffee I’m betting you have on hand.

How to Make Homemade Kahlua

You’ll want to grind your coffee beans FINE. I used an espresso roast. No surprise there. Also be sure you COOL the mixture completely before boozing it up. Otherwise the heat will cook off some of the alcohol and mute the vanilla flavor and what would be the purpose of making your own booze if it’s not BOOZY. Exactly.

This post is intended for those 21+ years of age .Please drink responsibly.

How to Make Coffee Liqueur

How to Make Coffee Liqueur

How to Make Homemade Kahlua

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Add water to a large sauce pan. Bring to a boil. Add sugar, continue to cook until sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat to low, add coffee grinds. Mix together. Set aside to cool completely.
  2. Add vanilla extract and vodka. Stir to combine.
  3. Place into a seal able container and into the fridge to age for 30 days.
  4. Before serving, strain mixture through a cheesecloth and pour into bottles of choice.

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© Paula Jones
Category: Drinks

Comments

  10. Laura says

    I’ve been wanting to do this for a while now. Thanks for giving me the kick in the ass that I needed to do so! 🙂

  12. Mary Simpson says

    Can I ask you about Limoncello from your recipe? What if it is too sweet, now that it has sitting corked for weeks? Can I re~infuse ? I am new to your blog, but love it !!

    • Paula says

      Hi Mary, I’ve never tried to re-infuse. I would suggest that IF you make it and it’s too sweet for you to cut back on the sugar the next time you make it.

      • Mary Simpson says

        Thanks, Paula!
        I looked back at your recipe, and Limoncello is supposed to “sit” for a month. Maybe that extra week will make a difference !!

        I am making kumquat-cello now ! Have you used kumquats before?
        I guestimated 7 kumquats equals 1 lemon, ha….

  13. Mary Simpson says

    Thanks Paula! Your original said let “sit” for a month, and mine has been sitting only 3 weeks, maybe….

    I have kumquot-cello infusing now. Have you tried it?

  14. Alyssa says

    This looks absolutely amazing and i can’t wait to try, though i was wondering instead of vodka, is using white rum an option?

  15. Terianne Lopez says

    I’m sorry, I don’t mean to sound like an idiot, but I cannot find the freakin’ recipe! Seriously, I’ve read & reread this over & over & I just cannot find the recipe! Which totally bums me out, because not only does it sound DELICIOUS, it sounds like a great idea to use as Christmas gifts! Can you PLEASE help me? Maybe the link I clicked on was jacked up? Idk? But I just cannot find the recipe anywhere. Thank you very kindly in advance! I sincerely appreciate your assistance! 🙂

  16. Sarah says

    This is the best Kailua out there… soo good and sooo smooth!!
    Made this for my children’s teacher for end of year present and regret not making extra!!

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