Great recipe...I couldn't get everclear so I used 100 proof espresso vodka. Wonderful result!

It has become our tradition to make Kahlua following this recipe! We use Black Velvet Millstone Coffee and Vodka. At our Kahlua making party we drink Grolsch Beer and wash and use the bottles to package our homemade gifts! The green and red resealable bottles are jazzed up with ribbon, a bell and a tag! Thanks Valerie!!!

The cheapest and cutest way to gift the Kahlua is by using clear Smirnoff (or beer) bottles and remove the labels with rubbing alcohol or goo gone, and buy some corks at the local stores. Add a little bow or twine and label :) Also sometimes you can go to the can returns at stores and pick the trash for nonreturnable bottles... Gross I know but cheap and you don't have to drink them all :) Stick them in the dishwasher!!

Just made it with moonshine.. Delicious!! Making some more now. Love that you don't have to wait!! Thank you so much!!

I just made this recipe, but it seems way more "watery" in consistency than store-bought kahlua. Did I do something wrong?

GREAT KAHLUA recipe, almost excactly like mine. I have been making Kahlua for many years now, my Aunt LOVED to make her own. Your recipe is very easy and I myself have used Everclear, exspensive Vodka's and prefer the Everclear, too. A shout out to Scott in Ohio, Thank you for clariying the "AGEING". It does taste, richer and much better with age. I prefer to make new batches durring the lull in the New Year, for next year's gifts. This way it has plenty of time to "Age", and no last minute, I forgot to buy__!

Regarding where to find the 750 ml bottles, visit your local Espresso shop and ask for their used flavor syrup bottles (Torani, De Vinchi, or whatever they use..most just throw them in the recycle bin and would rather give them to a customer. They are the same size and shape bottles, you'll need to soak off the label before use.

I couldn't find chocolate velvet coffee, so I used a dark roast coffee and doubled the coffee grounds and added a couple tablespoons of powdered cocoa to the grounds. The results are fabulous! The whole recipe filled 2 and 1/2 750ml bottles. Thanks for the recipe!

Excellent recipe! Great alternative to store-bought Kahlua. Substituted a bottle of grain alcohol (since it's illegal in PA) with 3/4 a handle of 100 proof vodka. Output ends up being approx 3.5 liters (2 handles).

Just made this recipe and it is out of this world.Alot better than my recipe.I used Folgers French Vanilla coffee and pure Mexican Vanilla.This is so easy to do. I've got most of my Christmas list done.Thank you so much for sharing your recipe with all of us.

I tried this recipe with chocolate velvet coffee and everclear, a recipe made with instant coffee and vodka, and a recipe made with regular (not chocolate flavored) brewed coffee (strong) and rum (which is what real Kahlua is made with), and let all 3 age for 3 months. I just sampled each separately in a small, traditional "Kahlua and cream" drink and this was by far the best, most authentic tasting of the three. I'll definitely be using this recipe to make a few Christmas gifts this year!

I've been making this recipe before I actually found it. I make double batches for the holidays and I recently tried the Kahlua brand coffee. The first batch I made last year was not so great, I mean it was good but not like it was with the chocolate velvet coffee. This previous time I made the coffee extra strong, after it cooled I added about 4 tablespoons chocolate flavored syrup, I found it at the local Ross store for next to nothing, it's basically a coffee additive anyway and can be found in the coffee section. On top of that since I make double this recipe I use 16 oz of pure vanilla and 2 liters of grain. I let it sit 6 months for a nice flavor if I want white russians, but if I just want to have a little shot of smooth goodness I'll store it in the back of the pantry for roughly 16 months.

Has anyone tried making this with the vanilla flavored vodka that is out now?

I will have to try this recipe for sure. I have also found a line of coffee that I enjoy drinking. Try locating either Pilon or Cafe' Bustello and brewing your coffee with either of these coffees. The Pilon is espresso ground and is the consistency of corn meal, while the Bustello is a little courser. They are both a Cuban coffee, if your local store does not carry them they can be ordered online. Big Lot's here carries them for under .

A do ahead trick with the brown sugar would be to reseal the sugar in a bag or container with a few vanilla pods. The natural essences will infuse the sugar with its flavor thus imparting it back into the liquor. Not sure how long it would take for the process, I am sure it can be found with a simple web search. Might also work with splenda users that wish to change or mask tastes.