2 c. instant coffee powder
7 c. sugar
1 qt. boiling water
1 qt. vodka
1 vanilla bean

Mix coffee powder and sugar. Pour boiling water over and stir until dissolved. Cool. Stir in vodka. Drop vanilla bean into 1/2 gallon bottle or jug. Add vodka mixture, seal and allow to stand in a cool dark place for 1 month or longer. Makes 1 1/2 quarts.