4 c. sugar
4 c. water
1 c. instant coffee
1/4 bottle 190 proof grain alcohol
1 vanilla bean

Boil 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour in 2 ounce jar instant coffee (1 cup). Stir until dissolved. (Do not use freeze dried coffee). Let cool 1-2 hours. Pour in 1/4 of bottle of 190 proof grain alcohol (.75 of 1/5), 1 stick of vanilla bean. Pour into bottle. Seal.