Coffee Infused Liqueur
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Recipe type: Cocktail
Cuisine: Drink
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Serves: 24 oz
 
Has a little more coffee flavor than a Kailua, with a little cream, taste like an iced latte!
Ingredients
  • 16 oz aged rum (pick something you would drink on its own)
  • 8 oz simple syrup (recipe below)
  • 1 cup of coarsely ground coffee beans
  • Simple Syrup
  • 1 cup fine sugar
  • 1 cup water
Instructions
  1. To make Simple Syrup: Heat sugar and water on saucepan over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. (5 min). let cool. Add rum, coffee and simple syrup to a 32 oz mason jar, Tightly secure lid and shake for 30 seconds. Infuse in refrigerator for 24 hours.
  2. Strain through double layer of cheesecloth into a second mason jar. Seal and refrigerate for 3 months.
  3. To make White Russian 2oz coffee liqueur,1oz Tito's Vodka, 2 oz (or to taste) of half and half. Pour over ice and stir.
Recipe by Basil and Vine at http://www.basilandvine.com/2016/01/18/coffee-infused-liqueur/