1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. instant coffee powder
3 c. vodka
1/2 vanilla bean, split or 2 tbsp. vanilla extract

Combine sugars and 2 cups water. Bring to boil and boil for 5 minutes. Gradually stir in coffee, using a wire whisk; cool. Pour into tall bottle, jar, etc; add vodka and vanilla and mix thoroughly.

Cover and let stand at least 2 weeks. Remove vanilla bean. Good as after dinner liqueur, over fruit or ice cream. Can also be used to flavor Bavarians or eggnog pies.

Makes about 5 cups.