Kahlua Schnapps
Indulge your senses with homemade Kahlua Schnapps, a rich and luxurious coffee liqueur that's perfect for sipping, mixing into cocktails, or enhancing your favorite desserts. This easy recipe combines the bold flavor of instant coffee granules with the sweetness of granulated sugar and a splash of smooth vanilla extract, all brought together by vodka for a perfectly balanced spirit. A subtle simmer transforms these simple ingredients into a velvety, aromatic coffee syrup, which can be sweetened further with optional caramel syrup for added depth. Best of all, this DIY liqueur only takes 10 minutes of prep time, making it a quick yet satisfying project. Let it rest for a few weeks to develop its bold and complex flavors, then enjoy it on the rocks or as the star ingredient in your favorite coffee-inspired drinks. This homemade Kahlua is a decadent treat waiting to elevate your cocktail game!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Instant coffee granules
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 cups Water
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Vodka
- 2 tablespoons Caramel syrup (optional for extra sweetness)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the instant coffee granules, granulated sugar, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar and coffee granules are completely dissolved. This should take about 5 minutes.
Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer, then lower the heat and simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the mixture from sticking to the pan.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the coffee syrup cool completely to room temperature.
Once cooled, stir in the vanilla extract and vodka. If you prefer a sweeter liqueur, add the caramel syrup and mix well.
Transfer the mixture into sterilized glass bottles or jars and seal tightly.
Allow the Kahlua Schnapps to rest for 2 to 3 weeks at room temperature for the flavors to meld and mature. Shake the bottles gently every few days.
Serve chilled over ice, in cocktails, or drizzle over desserts. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2502 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 49 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 428.8 g | 156% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 425.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 661 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.
