Kahlua

Courtesy of Ileen Holsinger 

Ingredients 

4 Cups	Water
3 Cups	Sugar
4 Tbsp	Instant Coffee
1 Tbsp	Vanilla
1 fifth	Vodka - 100 proof
1 bean	Vanilla Bean - Chopped for 1 month
1 jigger	Kahlua
1 jigger	Half and Half

Directions 

Combine in a large pot, the water, sugar and instant coffee.  Bring to a soft boil for 1 hour.  Simmer for an additional 15 minutes.  Let cool. Add the rest of the ingredients mix and cool.