Coffee Liqueur I

Recipe View In a large, heat-resistant bowl, combine the instant espresso powder and sugar. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Carefully pour the boiling water over the coffee and sugar mixture. Stir continuously until completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Allow to cool to room temperature. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Once cooled, add the vodka to the coffee mixture and stir gently to combine. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Divide the mixture evenly between two 26-ounce sterilized glass bottles.

Recipe View Using a sharp knife, split the vanilla bean lengthwise. Cut each half into two smaller pieces, resulting in four pieces. Add two pieces of vanilla bean to each bottle. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Seal the bottles tightly and store them in a cool, dark place for at least one month, allowing the flavors to meld and mature. Shake gently every few days. (30 days)

Recipe View After one month, strain the liqueur through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth to remove any sediment or vanilla bean particles (optional, but recommended for a smoother texture). (10 minutes)

Recipe View Pour into decorative bottles and enjoy!