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Homemade Kahlua
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Homemade Kahlua

Homemade Kahlua combines Sugar, Corn Syrup, Coffee, Vanilla Extract in a homemade liqueur served in a collins glass. It is a strong fit for after dinner, date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Balanced, dessert-like, soft, and smooth.

Best for

Best for after dinner, date night.

Quick fact

Homemade Kahlua is usually served as a homemade liqueur in a collins glass, and its identity is shaped by Sugar, Corn Syrup, Coffee.

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How to make it

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  1. 1Dissolve sugar in 2 cups of boiling water and add corn syrup.
  2. 2Dissolve the instant coffee in the remaining water.
  3. 3Pour syrup and coffee in a gallon jug.
  4. 4Let it cool.
  5. 5Add vodka and vanilla when cold.
  6. 6For the best result, let the mixture "mature" for 4-5 weeks.

Method

Built

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Taste map

Strength

Balanced

Sweetness

Dessert-like

Sourness

Soft

Bitterness

Smooth

Read: Homemade Kahlua is a advanced alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Sugar, Corn Syrup, Coffee.

Texture and serve cues

-Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style

Glassware

Collins Glass

Method

Built

More to know before you make it

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Flavor & pairing

Expect round sweetness with support from Sugar, Corn Syrup, Coffee. Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.

Serving & context

Serve in a collins glass and aim for a advanced prep that still feels polished in the glass. Homemade Kahlua sits comfortably in the vodka cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.

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Homemade Kahlua is usually served as a homemade liqueur in a collins glass, and its identity is shaped by Sugar, Corn Syrup, Coffee.

Reference cards

Base spirit

Vodka

Category

Homemade Liqueur

Alcohol

Alcoholic

Glass

Collins Glass

Method

Built

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