Mexican Coffee LiqueurAlcoholic

Ingredients for a "Mexican Coffee Liqueur"

• Water
• Coffee
• Sugar
• Vanilla
• Vodka
• Brandy
• Chocolate Syrup
• Food Coloring

Quantities for one drink:

• 2 Cups Water
• 1/4 Cup Instant Coffee (granuales)
• 3 1/2 Cups Granulated Sugar
• 1 Vanilla Bean
• Split
• 2 3/4 Cups Vodka
• 3/4 Cup Brandy
• 1/4 tsp Chocolate Syrup (extract)
• 1 Drop Red Food Coloring

Blending Instructions:

• Heat water in medium saucepan
• when hot add coffee and stir until dissolved
• Add sugar and vanilla bean, stirring well to combine
• Bring to boil, stirring constantly
• Imediately reduce heat so that a very low boil is maintained for one minute
• Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm
• Pour vodka and brandy into aging container
• Add the cooled coffee mixture and the chocolate extract
• Stir well
• Cap and let age in a cool dark place for 3 weeks
• After initial aging, strain liqueur through a cloth-lined wire-mesh strainer over a large bowl
• Repeat until desired clairity is reached
• Stir in food coloring
• Bottle, cap and let age an additional 1-3 months