4 c. water
3 c. (up to 3 1/2 3/4 to taste) sugar
1 vanilla bean (slice lengthwise in 2) or 3 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. instant Sanka coffee (powdered)
1 fifth vodka

Boil water and sugar for 5 minutes. Remove. Add coffee (Sanka). Heat to boil; cool for 1/2 hour. Put vodka and vanilla in gallon jug, add other mixture when cool and mix. If using bean, put in dark closet for 6 weeks. If using extract can use immediately. Make 3/4 of jug full.