5.0 from 54 votes
Homemade Kahlua
Life is good, and so is this coffee liqueur. This homemade Kahula keeps well and gets better with age. The longer it ages, the thicker and more syrupy it gets.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 32
Calories: 49 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups hot water
- 2 1/4 cups rum
Instructions
- Combine the coffee, sugar, vanilla, and water, and stir until the sugar is dissolved completely.
- Set aside to cool (otherwise, you will evaporate the alcohol).
- Mix in the rum.
- Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark, dry place and away from direct sunlight or exposure to heat.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Notes: I have also made this with Vodka for great results. It may not be traditional, but it is completely drinkable.
Nutrition Information
Calories
49kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
0g
(0%)
Fat
0g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
0mg
(0%)
Potassium
5mg
(0%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Calcium
0mg
(0%)
Iron
0mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 32Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 49
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 49kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 5mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.