Coffee-Flavored Liqueur II

Ingredients

• 1 cup espresso, freshly brewed and cooled
• 4 cups vodka
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup instant coffee granules
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup coffee beans, coarsely ground

Directions

1. In a large glass jar or pitcher, combine the espresso, vodka, brown sugar, white sugar, instant coffee granules and vanilla extract.
2. Stir until the sugars are dissolved.
3. Add the ground coffee beans and stir to combine.
4. Cover the jar or pitcher and let it infuse for 24 hours.
5. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar or pitcher.
6. Transfer the liqueur to clean bottles or jars and seal tightly.
7. Store in a cool, dark place for up to one year.

Interesting Facts

• This recipe yields approximately 3 liters of liqueur.
• The flavor of the liqueur will intensify over time.
• This liqueur can be used to make coffee-flavored cocktails or as an after-dinner digestif.