Homemade Kahlua cocktail in a collins glass — made with Sugar, Corn syrup, and Coffee

Homemade Kahlua

글라스 Collins glass
난이도 Hard
칼로리 ~2709 kcal
ABV 21.68%

재료

조리법

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

Warm Sweet

홈메이드 칼루아는 보드카와 설탕, 옥수수 시럽, 인스턴트 커피, 바닐라 에센스로 만든 진한 시럽을 결합하여 만드는 DIY 커피 리큐어입니다. 결과물은 깊이 달콤하고 커피 향 가득한 리큐어로, 멕시코의 상업 제품을 거의 흉내냅니다. 선물용이나 칵테일에 사용하기에 충분한 대량을 만들어냅니다.

History & Origins

Coffee liqueurs have been produced commercially since the mid-20th century, with Kahlúa originating in Mexico in 1936. Home recipes replicating the spirit became popular in North America during the 1970s and 1980s as DIY food culture grew. The exact origin of this particular recipe is disputed, but it follows the standard approach of combining vodka with a strong coffee-vanilla syrup.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Rich instant coffee and sweet vanilla dominate, with a vodka warmth in the background. Palate: Very sweet and syrupy, with deep roasted coffee flavor, vanilla bean sweetness, and a corn-syrup smoothness. Finish: Long, sweet, and coffee-forward with a warm alcoholic glow.

coffee vanilla sweet syrupy strong

Pro Tip

Allow the liqueur to rest for at least 2–3 weeks in a sealed container before use, as the flavors meld and deepen significantly with time.

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