1 (2 oz) jar instant espresso powder
3 1/2 cups white sugar
2 cups boiling water
1 pint vodka
1 whole vanilla bean

mix coffee & sugar. add boiling water & stir till dissolved. cool.

add vodka & pour into two 26 oz empty bottles. split vanilla bean into 4 pieces & add to the bottles.

close bottles tightly & keep in a cool dark place for one month before using.

makes 2 qts