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Coffee Liqueur recipe - Homemade Liqueur served in a Collins Glass
Alcoholic

Coffee Liqueur

Serve in a Collins Glass

Ingredients

  • Coffee
    10 tblsp instant
  • Vanilla extract
    4 tblsp
  • Sugar
    2 1/2 cups
  • Vodka
    1 qt
  • Water
    2 1/2 cups

Instructions

Combine coffee, sugar and water. Simmer 1 hour and let cool. Add vanilla and vodka. Age in sealed jar 2 to 3 weeks.

Coffee Liqueur — Frequently Asked Questions

How do you make a Coffee Liqueur?
Combine coffee, sugar and water. Simmer 1 hour and let cool. Add vanilla and vodka. Age in sealed jar 2 to 3 weeks.
What is in a Coffee Liqueur?
A Coffee Liqueur is made with: 10 tblsp instant Coffee, 4 tblsp Vanilla extract, 2 1/2 cups Sugar, 1 qt Vodka, 2 1/2 cups Water.
What glass is best for a Coffee Liqueur?
A Coffee Liqueur is traditionally served in a Collins Glass.
Is a Coffee Liqueur alcoholic?
Yes, the Coffee Liqueur is an alcoholic cocktail.
What type of drink is a Coffee Liqueur?
The Coffee Liqueur is a Homemade Liqueur cocktail.

Expert Tips

Expert Tips

Glassware Tip

The Collins glass is taller than a highball, perfect for drinks with more mixer. Stack your ice to the top for maximum refreshment.

Sweetener Tip

Make your own simple syrup by dissolving equal parts sugar and hot water. It mixes more smoothly than granulated sugar and allows precise sweetness control.

Did You Know?

Vodka can be distilled from almost any starch or sugar source, including potatoes, grapes, corn, and even milk.

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