Recipes Drinks Recipes Liqueur Recipes Home-Made Coffee Liqueur 4.7 (9) 8 Reviews 2 Photos This easy and simple recipe makes three bottles of a favorite coffee-flavored liqueur! It tastes wonderful, too. The longer it's stored, the smoother the taste. Submitted by luvmy3 Updated on September 25, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 14 days 30 mins Total Time: 14 days 50 mins Servings: 15 Yield: 15 servings Ingredients 5 cups water 3 cups white sugar ¼ cup instant coffee granules 1 (750 milliliter) bottle rum (dark or light) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Directions Stir the water, sugar, and instant coffee together in a saucepan over high heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture boils. Remove from the heat, and cool 30 to 45 minutes. Stir in the rum and vanilla. Using a funnel, pour into 3 clean wine bottles. Seal, and store in a dark, cool place at least 2 weeks before drinking. I Made It Print