16 Oz Coffee Liqueur
Indulge in the rich, bold flavors of homemade 16 Oz Coffee Liqueur, a simple yet luxurious recipe perfect for coffee and cocktail enthusiasts alike. With just five pantry-ready ingredients—water, granulated sugar, instant coffee granules, vanilla extract, and vodka—you can craft a smooth and flavorful liqueur in under 30 minutes of prep and cook time. This DIY coffee liqueur is ideal for elevating your favorite cocktails, drizzling over desserts, or savoring over ice. Let the mixture rest for 24 hours to allow the deep coffee notes and hints of vanilla to meld beautifully with the vodka, creating a luscious, aromatic infusion. Whether you're a fan of espresso martinis or need a unique homemade gift, this easy coffee liqueur recipe is sure to impress—perfectly balancing simplicity and decadence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Instant coffee granules
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Vodka
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar over medium heat.
Stir until the sugar completely dissolves and the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to low and add the instant coffee granules, stirring to fully dissolve them.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature, approximately 10-15 minutes.
Once cooled, stir in the vanilla extract.
In one or more clean glass jars or bottles, combine the coffee syrup with the vodka, sealing tightly.
Shake the mixture well to combine, then store it in a cool, dark place for at least 24 hours to let the flavors meld.
Before serving, optionally strain the liqueur through a fine sieve or cheesecloth to remove any undissolved coffee residue.
Serve as an addition to cocktails, over ice, or as a flavorful ingredient in desserts.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1339 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 202.7 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 200.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 640 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
