Ethanol turns to vapor at 168°F. Cool sugar mixture to 150°F and you're good to go. Also boiling the sugar water inverts the sugar. For those fermenting (e.g. wine) this inversion allows the yeast to immediately began consuming it, greatly reducing the "lag time".
Great video and very interesting. It was interesting for me because my wife drinks Kahlua (or did until the grandkids came to live with us 3 years ago) and I was curious on how it was made. Thanks for the recipe Darrell.
I made this. Best I found. I'm adding it to my Recipe book. But who gets the credit for this recipe? I have also a bunch made with Vanilla Beans. Thank you so much for this Recipe. 🎉❤😊
Thank you, Regina. Honestly, not sure who to credit. My dad was making it like this over 60 years ago. I got the recipe from him. He gave me a recipe that uses beans as well, takes a month to extract the flavor.
@Master of Nothing I make Vanilla extract. It takes about 1-2 yrs with beans. Too long. However, I made Your recipe and added Vanilla beans. But I couldn't find your recipe with the VB But the Kahlúa is great 👍 If you can send me your link for Vanilla Bean Kalúla. Thank you. 😊
I want to be your friend. Lol. Just watched your video for the first time. I make my own recipe with 1 liter of Vodka and half a liter Everclear. Some times I do rum. But I try to stay true to the recipe. I have been looking for something to add to it and you just got me excited to try it this year. Will let you know how it comes out. Thanks for the recipe.
It does sound like a lot of sugar, but you are making about a gallon of Kahlua. You only us about 2 ounces to make a drink, so not so bad I think. Thanks for watching! 😁
I would go further and highly recommend some good strong homemade vanilla, brewed no less than 3-6 months. You’ll be glad you did! Just remember, use Grade A to minimum Grade B vanilla beans 1 oz beans split down center to 8 Oz 70 proof or max 100 proof liquor, vodka, rum, bourbon or brandy.
Well, this does have brandy in addition to the vodka. I don't ever drink it straight, so I don't really notice it being thin. I'm sure there are many great recipes out there. Good luck on finding one that you love!😁
@@trishmatthews1218 we've had it on the shelf for at least a couple months. I'll be making some tomorrow. Its a Christmas tradition! Really glad you tried it and like it. Enjoy!!
We have a couple of liquor outlets that carry it. Total Wine and More, and Bevmo. If you don't have those, maybe you can buy it online. I usually buy the Hiram Walker brand. Good luck!
I made this recipe verbatim.....I shoulda went with my gut instinct and not added the Blackberry brandy, so not liking the flavor!! Tastes nothing like Kahlua....Yuck!! I gotta figure out a way to make it taste better......
