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Homemade Kahlua

You’ll notice sweet across a lean, light body. The drink is firm and warming and fairly approachable.

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

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness4
Bitterness0
Sourness1
Strength4
Body2
Drinkability4
Fruity0
Herbal1
Smoky0

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
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Cheese
02Charcuterie

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

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