BEST HOMEMADE KAHLUA 
2 quarts boiling water
7 cups sugar
1 cup Instant Coffee
2 oz. vanilla
1 quart 190 Proof Grain Alcohol

Melt sugar in boiling water. Boil another quart of water and add 1 cup instant coffee. Boil 1 minute and let cool.

Add 2 ounces of vanilla and 1 quart 190 proof grain alcohol.

recipe reviews
Best Homemade Kahlua
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 Mike (Quebec) says:
Moonshine!!! is the best for this recipe
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 Kathleen (United States) says:
190 proof! In Canada I think you can be jailed for life! We used to use alcohol but that is also not available anymore, we just double up the vodka and drink twice a as fast as our American neighbours!
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 Shelley (Florida) says:
You can also substitute a high quality vodka for the grain alcohol.
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 Kat (Montana) says:
I've made Kahlua for years. I use 1 pint everclear, 1 liter vodka and 8 oz. vanilla.
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 TOM (California) says:
Many torpedoes in WWII failed because the sailors drank the "torpedo juice" which was pure grain alcohol - EVERCLEAR.
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 Jean (Ohio) says:
When I make Kahlua I use 100% Vodka. Add vodka when making Black Russian. 1 part to 1 part. Be careful, this is a sipping recipe.
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 Laurie (Washington) says:
You can also cut back on the water and sugar and use the 151 proof.
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 Laurie (Washington) says:
You can buy 190 proff everclear in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho,Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming, the District of Columbia,
   #65059
 G.G. (Florida) says:
I love this recipe! I make up several batches and put it in mason jars (available at grocery stores) and print up a label with the recipe, put a bow on top and give it to family and friends during the holidays. It gets rave reviews and is an inexpensive gift idea.
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 Sharon (Washington) says:
Where do you get the 190 proof alcohol grain?
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 Lana Anderson (Oregon) says:
I live in oregon and you can buy "Everclear" which is 190 proof in any liquor store........It makes the best homemade much better than vodka, plus then you don't have to add vodka for black russians ect....
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 No Doubt!! (South Carolina) says:
190 proof. I live in South Carolina and can't find THAT!
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 Vicky Griggs (Idaho) says:
I have used this recipe many times. It makes great Kaluha.
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 Gene (Wisconsin) says:
In Wisconsin, we can get Everclear (190 proof) at the grocery store in the liquor isle or the liquor stores.
 #50091
 Jack (Colorado) says:
Sounds good, but where do you get the 190 proof grain alchohol?

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