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Homemade Kahlua

Homemade Kahlua

Homemade Kahlua brings sweet notes in a light and clean style. At approximately 22% ABV, it is a confident, spirit-forward choice.

Sweet
APPROX. ABV
22%
STRENGTH
4/5
DRINKABILITY
4/5

TASTE PROFILE

What it feels like in the glass

Sweetness4
Bitterness0
Sourness1
Strength4
Body2
Drinkability4
Fruity0
Herbal1
Smoky0

FOOD PAIRING

Consider it with

01Cheese
02Charcuterie

Pairings are editorial guidance. Recipes and serving styles vary by venue.

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

2 1/2 cups Sugar

1 cup Corn syrup

1 1/2 oz instant Coffee

2 oz Vanilla extract

3 cups boiling Water

1 fifth Vodka

Method
Dissolve sugar in 2 cups of boiling water and add corn syrup. Dissolve the instant coffee in the remaining water. Pour syrup and coffee in a gallon jug. Let it cool. Add vodka and vanilla when cold. For the best result, let the mixture "mature" for 4-5 weeks.
Glass
Collins Glass
Garnish
Classic garnish