Best 2 Homemade Coffee Liqueur Recipes

Coffee liqueur is a delightful and versatile spirit that adds a rich, flavorful kick to any occasion. Whether you're looking to impress your guests at a dinner party or simply want to unwind with a relaxing nightcap, homemade coffee liqueur is the perfect choice. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a smooth, decadent liqueur that will surely become a favorite.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE COFFEE LIQUEUR

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Make and share this Homemade Coffee Liqueur recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DaHomeCooker

Categories For Large Groups

Time P21DT30m

Yield 1/2 cup, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 cups water
4 cups sugar
2 cups alcohol (vodka for Kahlua, rum for Tia Maria)
1 cup dry instant coffee (dark brew provides stronger coffee flavor While fresh ground coffee leads to tastier Kahlua and Tia ) or 1/2 cup fresh ground coffee (dark brew provides stronger coffee flavor While fresh ground coffee leads to tastier Kahlua and Tia )
1 vanilla beans or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Boil the water and sugar in large pot, until sugar is completely dissolved. Stir.
Remove from heat, cool for half an hour.
Slowly add in the dry instant or fresh ground coffee, stirring continuously.
Add vanilla to the alcohol (vodka or rum), pour into gallon jug.
Combine cooled sugar syrup and coffee mixture with the vodka or rum in gallon jug.
Cover tightly, and shake every day for three weeks. Store in cool, dark place.
After three weeks, remove vanilla bean (if used) and strain coffee grounds (if fresh ground coffee was used). Discard vanilla bean and coffee grounds.

HOMEMADE COFFEE LIQUEUR

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Provided by Kate Ewald

Categories Sauce Coffee Vodka Dessert Low Fat Low Cal Low Cholesterol Double Boiler Bon Appétit Drink Fat Free Kidney Friendly Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups water
3 cups sugar
3/4 cup instant coffee granules
2 cups vodka
1 or 2 vanilla beans, split lengthwise

Steps:

Bring 2 cups water to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Add sugar and coffee. Reduce heat to very low. Stir just until sugar and coffee dissolve. Remove from heat. Let stand until cool, about 1 hour.
Mix vodka into coffee syrup. Pour into large jar. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean halves. Add bean halves to jar. Stir to blend. Cover; let stand at room temperature at least 3 weeks and up to 6 weeks. Discard vanilla bean halves before serving.

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality coffee beans. The better the coffee, the better the liqueur will be.
Roast the coffee beans yourself. This will give you more control over the flavor of the liqueur.
Grind the coffee beans coarsely. This will help prevent the liqueur from becoming bitter.
Use a good quality vodka. The vodka should be smooth and neutral in flavor.
Sweeten the liqueur to taste. You can use sugar, honey, or maple syrup.
Let the liqueur age for at least 2 weeks. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the liqueur chilled. It can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails.

Conclusion:

Homemade coffee liqueur is a delicious and versatile drink that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It's a great gift for coffee lovers and a perfect addition to any home bar. With a little time and effort, you can easily make your own coffee liqueur that is sure to impress your friends and family.