Remember that bottle of Vodka you bought on sale that's been sitting in the back of the cabinet for so long that it's probably stronger than when you bought it?? No? Well maybe you don't let Vodka sit that long, but in my house we get bored of it pretty quickly. I was trying to think of what to do with a left over handle, when I remembered something my Mamaw makes every Christmas season; Homemade Coffee Liqueur! She always called it Homemade Kahlua, but I thought it deserved a little more original name that doesn't infringe upon copyright ;) So, "Morning Shine" was born. She was gracious enough to share her recipe with me, so now I share it with you (hopefully she doesn't mind lol).
Morning Shine
3 1/2 C Sugar
3 C Water
6 TBSP of Instant Coffee
5 tsp Vanilla
2 tsp Culinary Glycerine (this acts as a thickener, but neither Mamaw or I have EVER used it)
2 1/2 C Vodka (I've also done a mix of Vodka & White Rum)
Boil the first 3 ingredients for 30 mins on low & let cool.
Add the last 3 ingredients to cooled coffee mixture.
Store the Morning Shine in a dark bottle (if possible) in a dark cabinet/closet for 2 weeks.
My favorite way to enjoy it is with ice and half & half :)
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| Makes 1/2 Gallon of Homemade Morning Shine |
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