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Homemade Kahlua Coffee Liqueur Easy Copycat Recipe

Make Kahlua at home with instant coffee, rum, sugar, and vanilla. Perfect for cocktails, gifts, and desserts. Ages beautifully!
Course Drinks
Cuisine Cocktail
Keyword Coffee Liqueur, Homemade Kahlua, Kahlua
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 32
Calories 49kcal
Author Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 2 1/4 cups rum

Instructions

  • Combine the coffee, sugar, vanilla, and water, and stir until the sugar is dissolved completely.
  • Set aside to cool (otherwise, you will evaporate the alcohol).
  • Mix in the rum.
  • Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark, dry place and away from direct sunlight or exposure to heat.

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Recipe Tips

Notes: I have also made this with Vodka for great results. It may not be traditional, but it is completely drinkable. 

Nutrition

Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 5mg | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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