Kahlua
["3 3/4 c. sugar", "4 c. water", "1/2 c. instant coffee", "1/5 vodka", "1 whole vanilla bean"]
["Bring 4 cups water to a boil.", "Add 3 3/4 cups sugar and boil 8 minutes.", "Remove from heat and take a little of the mixture and stir in 1/2 cup instant coffee.", "Return to burner and bring to a boil.", "Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool for several minutes.", "Stir in 1/5 of vodka.", "Split whole vanilla bean lengthwise and place in 1/2 gallon jug.", "Pour hot mixture into jug and cap.", "Let stand for 2 weeks.", "Remove the vanilla bean and drink!"]
["sugar", "water", "instant coffee", "vodka", "vanilla bean"]