Make your own Coffee Flavored Liqueur with this easy recipe.
- Carbohydrate 1736.77930220808 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.122520000101442 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Protein 5.04252000516628 g
- Saturated Fat 0.0477000000399682 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (2618g)
- Sodium 535.238000663477 mg
- Sugar 1736.77930220808 g
- Trans Fat 0.0173520000133903 g
- Calories 6758 calories
Step-by-step
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, water and instant coffee. Bring to a boil, then let simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool completely.
- When coffee mixture is completely cool, stir in vanilla and vodka. Pour into dark colored bottles, and store in the refrigerator.
Adding alcohol to a hot sugar syrup destroys ethanol through evaporation and risks a dangerous splatter. Allowing the heated brown sugar, water, and instant coffee mixture to drop completely to room temperature before incorporating the vodka protects the alcohol volume and prevents cloudiness in the final product. Instant coffee granules dissolve fully during the 15-minute simmer, creating a smooth base without the bitter sediment characteristic of unfiltered grounds. Brown sugar contributes molasses notes that refined white sugar lacks, mimicking the traditional profile of commercial coffee liqueurs originating from Caribbean rum-producing regions. Storing the bottled mixture in the refrigerator extends longevity and maintains flavor stability over months of use. Utilizing dark-colored glass bottles blocks ultraviolet light degradation, preserving the delicate aromatic compounds derived from the vanilla extract.
Substitutions alter the final viscosity significantly. Granulated white sugar functions adequately if brown sugar is unavailable, though the resulting liqueur loses its characteristic caramel depth and requires a splash of molasses for balance. Water volume must remain exact because altering the liquid ratio changes the cooling time and sugar crystallization threshold during storage. Standard neutral grain spirits substitute cleanly for vodka without shifting the flavor profile.
