Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1/4 cup dried espresso
  • 3 cups vodka
  • 2 vanilla beans (split)
  • 2 shots of chocolate liqueur

Instruction

  • Combine the water, both sugars and dried espresso in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Bring to a boil; turn the heat to low and simmer for a minimum of 1 hour.to reduce the mixture and make a more syrupy consistency.
  • Watch constantly and stir occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Add vodka, vanilla beans and chocolate liqueur.
  • Pour everything into a storage container.
  • Age for 3-4 weeks in a cool, dark location; stirring once or twice a week. (Note...it's absolutely drinkable earlier; so if you have less time to age it than that; gift it and make a note on the gift tag to wait just a bit).
  • When ready to bottle, remove vanilla beans, bottle mixture and store.