Kahlua
["4 c. sugar", "1/2 c. instant coffee (Yuban if possible)", "2 1/2 c. water", "1 qt. vodka", "1/2 tsp. salt", "3 Tbsp. vanilla extract or 2 vanilla beans"]
["Mix sugar and coffee in a 3-quart saucepan. Add water and salt.", "Heat until sugar is dissolved.", "Bring to a boil and remove from heat immediately.", "Wait 5 full minutes.", "Add vodka and vanilla.", "Pour into favorite bottles and chill."]
["sugar", "instant coffee", "water", "vodka", "salt", "vanilla"]