7 c. sugar
4 c. water
1 vanilla bean
2 tbsp. vanilla
1/2 c. instant coffee
1/2 gal. vodka

Bring sugar and water to boil. Chop vanilla bean; add it and vanilla to boiling sugar water. Boil 10 minutes. Add coffee. Stir. Remove from heat. Let cool. Add vodka. Pour into a gallon jug or 2 1/2 gallon jugs. Shake daily for 2 weeks, then strain through cheesecloth into bottles for storage.