Mmmm... Coffee Liqueur!

I love sweets and coffee flavors... and I also love sweet drinks (although I seldom ever drink)... so when I found this recipe for coffee liqueur I was excited!  I could make this liqueur at home for a fraction of the cost... have you priced Kahlua lately?! 

I made a Tiramisu Cake (yes I said cake!) and used my newly made coffee liqueur.  While my son & his girlfriend didn't care for it because they don't like coffee... my hubby & I thought it was great!

Here's the recipe for the Coffee Liqueur:

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Coffee Liqueur

1 cup sugar

1 cup water

3 Tbsp. instant coffee granules

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 cup vodka

In a sauce pan, over medium heat, combine sugar & water.  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat & simmer for 10 minutes.  Remove from heat, then stir in instant coffee granules & allow to cool.

When cool, stir in vanilla & vodka.  Blend thoroughly.  Pour into clean bottles & close tightly.  Store in a cool dark place.  Will store for a month.