Homemade Kahlua Recipe

Unlock the mystery of Dave and Dar's legendary Kahlúa! This recipe, passed down from a Denver cocktail waitress, has been perfected over 25 years. Recreate the rich, smooth taste of this iconic Mexican liqueur in your own kitchen. A simple process yields a complex and delicious homemade Kahlúa, perfect for cocktails or sipping straight.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 796.1 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Homemade Kahlua

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How to Make Homemade Kahlua

  1. Bring sugar and water to a boil
  2. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved
  3. Add coffee
  4. Let cool to room temperature
  5. Add vanilla and grain alcohol
  6. Bottle and let set for at least one week, and preferably a month or longer, before serving

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

800g

Fat

0g

Carbs

67g