Coffee Liqueur

* Exported from MasterCook II *

COFFEE LIQUEUR

Recipe By : Homemade in the Kitchen
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beverages

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
2 cups ground coffee beans (select a strong,
full-bodied blend, such as French Roast)
3 cups boiling water
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar -- firmly packed
1 teaspoon glycerin (found in drugstores)
1 teaspoon Homemade Vanilla Extract -- see recipe
3 cups vodka

Put the ground coffee and boiling water into a bowl and mix thoroughly. Line
a fine-mesh sieve with a coffee filter and strain immediately into a 4-cup
glass measuring cup. Combine the coffee and the sugars in a medium saucepan.
Heat for 5 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly, just until the
mixture begins to steam (do not bring to a boil). Remove the pan from the
heat and let cool. Stir in the glycerin, vanilla, and vodka. Using a funnel,
divide the liqueur between two 20-ounce decanters. The Coffee Liqueur should
be ready to drink in 3 or 4 days and has a shelf life of 2 to 3 months.

YIELD: 5 cups

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -