Recipe - Coffee Brandykahluatia Maria

4 cup Sugar
2 cup Water
2/3 cup Instant coffee
10 Coffee beans ( whole)
1 Fifth of vodka*
1 Vanilla bean ( 23 inches)

*a brandy/vodka mix may be substituted to make "Kahula" a rum/vodka mix
may be used to simulate "Tia Maria")

Combine water, sugar, and coffee in saucepan and bring to a full boil. Skim
off the froth and allow to cool thoroughly. Pour into One half gallon container.
Add vodka, coffee beans ( optional, but will add fuller flavor), and
vanilla bean. Store in a dark place for 3 weeks. Strain and filter. Ready
to serve. Yields 1 One half qts

Posted to KitMailbox Digest by GEPlatts@aol.com on Sep 17, 1997