Coffee Liqueur
["4 c. sugar", "4 c. water", "1/4 c. instant coffee", "1 vanilla bean or 1 tsp. vanilla extract", "1 qt. vodka"]
["Bring water and sugar to a rolling boil and boil for 20 minutes.", "Add coffee to 1 cup of boiling water and mix into the sugar water.", "Add the vanilla and vodka; cool.", "Place in a bottle or container and let sit for 1 month, turning frequently.", "The liqueur needs to set for at least 1 month; more time just makes it better."]
["sugar", "water", "instant coffee", "vanilla bean", "vodka"]