Did you know you can form your own version of Kahlúa at home? It takes three weeks for the coffee beans to infuse the vodka and rum mixture,so you'll want to prepare this ahead of time whether you plan to consume or give it as a gift.
What most don't realize is that the best bartenders are busy mixing up everything from homemade Baileys to fresh grenadine. The techniques they consume to form these superior mixers are easily adaptable for the home.
A few weeks ago when I decided to form this, I spoke with San Francisco star bartender Scott Baird. Although most recipes call for simply a clear spirit like vodka or light rum, or Baird insists on a mixture of vodka and dark rum for a rich flavor and thick syrup-like liquid. From Scott Baird of 15 Romolo Homemade KahlúaIngredients1 (750 ml) bottle vodka or white rum
1 1/4 cups dark rum,like Pampero
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 pound whole coffee beans
1 vanilla bean
1 cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon cocoa nibs, optional[br]
1 slice of orange peel, and optional
DirectionsCombine all of the ingredients in a sealable container. Shake tough to combine.
Label with the date and let sit in a cold,dark place for three weeks. Shake or stir the mixture several times of week.
Strain through cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer into a clean vessel. consume like you would Kahlua or any other coffee liquor.
Information Category Drinks, Cocktails Yield Makes 1 bottle of Kahlúa Cook Time 3 weeks Average( votes):
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