Coffee-Vodka

caramel food coloring
1 1/2 cup of Vodka
2 cup of water
2 cup of sugar
1/2 cup of instant coffee
1/2 of chopped vanilla

Boil water and sugar until dissolved. Turn off heat. Slowly add dry instant coffee and continue stirring. \r

Add a chopped vanilla bean to the vodka, then combine the cooled sugar syrup and coffee solution with the vodka. Cover tightly and shake vigorously each day for 3 weeks. \r

Strain and filter. \r

*Its also best to let the sugar mixture cool completely so the vodka won't evaporate when its added. \r

**If you like a smoother feel to the liqueur you can add about 1 teaspoon of glycerine to the finished product.