• 1 fifth of Everclear or vodka
• 3-1/2 cups sugar dissolved in 3 cups hot water
• 1 two-ounce jar instant coffee dissolved in 1 cup boiling water
• 1 vanilla bean, divided in thirds long way

Thoroughly cool all liquids, then mix together. Pour into bottles. Attach vanilla beans to thread and place one in each bottle, leaving thread hanging out the top for later removal. Cork and leave for three weeks minimum. Before final corking, use thread to remove vanilla bean.

Bottle kahlua in liqueur bottles, available at local beer-making supply stores or online at Specialtybottle.com. Cork, and finish with bottle hoods.