Coffee Liqueur

Yield: about 6 cups

Ingredients

• 1 (2 ounce) jar instant coffee
• 4 cups granulated sugar
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 pint brandy
• 1 vanilla bean

Instructions

1. Stir the coffee and sugar in a medium bowl. Add the boiling water and stir well. Cool to room temperature and stir in the brandy.
2. Cut the vanilla bean into 2 inch pieces. Place them in the liqueur and pour it into a large decorative jar. Cover tightly and store in a cool, dark place for at least 30 days, turning or shaking the jar once a week.

Notes

Coffee Liqueur will keep at room temperature for 3 months. Refrigerate it for longer storage.