Kahlúa

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Ingredients:

4 Tbs. freeze dried coffee or espresso
2 cups boiling water
8 cups sugar
2 more cups boiling water
1/2 gallon brandy (El Cheapo E & J)
2 vanilla beans, split in half

Preparation:
Dissolve coffee in 2 cups boiling water. Add sugar and 2 more cups boiling water. Stir mixture periodically until sugar is dissolved (about 4-6 hours). When sugar has dissolved, add brandy and vanilla beans. Cover and let sit for 3 months. Bottle in sterilized jars and label.

History:
While I was still working at the airport, I received a bottle of home made Kahlúa from Bob Hiller each year at Christmas. Bob was the maintenance manager at John Wayne Airport. He finally shared his recipe.