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Quick and Easy Homemade Kahlua

Kahlua is one of the easiest infused alcohol drinks you can make. There’s a ton of recipes out there on how to make homemade kahlua, some of which are easy and some aren’t so easy. Most of them all need to steep for at least a couple of weeks, but I’m honestly too impatient for all that. If I could wait that long, I’d just go buy it. Other than that, why would you make it? First, it’s about half the price if you make it yourself. Secondly, it makes a pretty impressive handmade gift. Oh, and it tastes really good!

Quick and easy method to make homemade kahlua in just a few minutes - no waiting before using!

Easy Homemade Kahlua Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups of freshly made espresso (a French press makes THE BEST!)
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 liter of light rum

Directions:

  • In a small sauce pan, mix together the fresh espresso and the sugar. Simmer until all of the sugar has melted into the espresso.
  • Add the espresso syrup and the run together into a large pitcher, stir together well. Put into jars or bottles. Flavor will improve with age, however it is amazing right after it’s made.
  • Tag and gift to all your friends (who will think you’re a total rockstar!)

Quick and easy method to make homemade kahlua in just a few minutes - no waiting before using!

Want some drink ideas? You can make the classic White Russian (shown above) which is 3/4 oz. kahlua, 1 oz. vodka and 1 oz. half and half.

Quick and easy method to make homemade kahlua in just a few minutes - no waiting before using!
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Quick and Easy Homemade Kahlua

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword cocktail, homemade kahlua, Quick and Easy Homemade Kahlua

Ingredients

  • 4 cups of freshly made espresso a French press makes THE BEST!
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 liter of light rum

Instructions

  1. In a small sauce pan, mix together the fresh espresso and the sugar. Simmer until all of the sugar has melted into the espresso.
  2. Add the espresso syrup and the vodka together into a large pitcher, stir together well. Put into jars or bottles. Flavor will improve with age, however it is amazing right after it's made.

Want more Kahlua recipe ideas?

Kahlua Coke Ice Cream Float is a fun twist on the childhood classic!

Kahlua chocolate cake – cocktail meets cake, the best power couple ever.

Kahlua fudge – a taste of the sweeter side of kahlua.

Kahlua mudslide – one of the best dessert cocktails!

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About Gina Luker

Gina Luker is a writer, photographer and lover of all things quirky. She's usually found with a drill in one hand and a cocktail in the other while blogging along the way. She's addicted to coffee, polka dots, rock stars, Instagram, and everything aqua.

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Comments

  1. Elizabeth Vega says

    December 16, 2015 at 12:21 am

    I haven’t seen it made with espresso before… that is a nice shortcut I will have to try! I make mine with whole beans, and it takes about a month. And you are right: it’s SO much cheaper and makes an impressive gift. I don’t think I could ever buy store-bought again.

    Reply
  2. Trinity says

    December 16, 2015 at 2:59 am

    Hi Gina
    I just wanted to ask if I may how you started your Food Blog….and any tips you might have. I have been watching
    Food Network since I moved to California in 2001. Until May of this year I was working 35 hours a week and
    driving 40 minutes each way to work and back. I liked my Job, however the drive and the traffic really got to
    me. And then my financial situation changed, ( long story ) so that I am able to stay home. I am too young to “retire”, and I enjoy watching Ree Drummond; Nancy Fuller; Anne Burrell and a few other Food Network personalites, and trying new recipes. Recently, a close Friend suggested that I start a Food Blog, however I could
    use some pointers. Your experience, and any tips you are willing to share would be greatly appreciated! Thank You
    Take Care
    Trinity

    Reply
  3. Sue at Blu says

    December 18, 2015 at 8:59 pm

    OMG!!! My fav! to make at home??? Uh oh!

    Reply
  4. Jill Fenske says

    September 7, 2016 at 8:00 pm

    Ingredients say rum, but instructions say mix espresso with vodka. Wondering which it is

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      September 7, 2016 at 9:26 pm

      Oops! Sorry Jill, it is Vodka 🙂 Thanks much!

      Reply
    • Patricia Redmon says

      January 1, 2018 at 7:15 pm

      Vodka

      Reply
  5. Ange says

    September 29, 2016 at 9:16 pm

    Can I use rum instead of vodka?

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      September 30, 2016 at 8:30 am

      Sure you can Ange 🙂

      Reply
  6. Patricia Redmon says

    January 1, 2018 at 7:16 pm

    Vodka

    Reply

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