Jul 14 2026

Kahlúa Recipe

Time30m
Serves10

Make Kahlúa Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Flavoring Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Brew the Coffee

    Brew 2 cups of strong coffee using your preferred method. Allow it to cool to room temperature.

  2. 2

    Dissolve Sugar

    In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the brewed coffee, sugar syrup (from step 2), 1 cup of vodka, 2 tsp of vanilla extract, and 2 tbs of cocoa powder. Stir well until all ingredients are fully blended.

Storage

  1. 4

    Bottle the Kahlúa

    Pour the mixture into a clean bottle using a funnel. Seal the bottle tightly and refrigerate.

  2. 5

    Garnish (Optional)

    If desired, serve with a few coffee beans on top as garnish when pouring into a glass.

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