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A clear glass bottle with a honeycomb pattern is filled with dark Homemade Virgin Coffee Liqueur. Several coffee beans are scattered in front, and a blurred glass with foam is in the background.

Homemade Virgin Coffee Liqueur

Elien Lewis
A rich non-alcoholic coffee liqueur syrup made with espresso, white sugar, and vanilla. Ready in 5 minutes and keeps in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Mixers
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 oz freshly brewed espresso or strong brewed coffee
  • 4 oz water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla paste or vanilla extract
  • small pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Brew your espresso or strong coffee. 3 oz freshly brewed espresso
  • Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan. 4 oz water, 1 cup white sugar
  • Heat over medium, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves. This takes about 2 to 3 minutes. You don't need to boil it.
  • Remove the sugar syrup from the heat and stir in the espresso, vanilla, and salt. 1 tsp vanilla paste, small pinch of salt
  • Let cool completely, then pour into a clean glass jar or bottle.
  • Store in the fridge and use within 2 to 3 weeks.

Notes

Coffee: Use the strongest coffee you have for the best flavor. Espresso gives the most intense result, but cold brew concentrate or very strong brewed coffee both work well.
Vanilla: Vanilla paste gives a richer flavor but vanilla extract is a perfectly good substitute at the same quantity.
Storage: Keep in a sealed jar or bottle in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks.
How to use it: Use it anywhere you'd use coffee liqueur in a mocktail. It's great in alcohol-free espresso martinis or stirred into milk or cream over ice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ozCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 0.01gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 13mgSugar: 25gVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.03mg
Keyword alcohol free kahlua, coffee syrup for cocktails, homemade coffee liqueur syrup, non alcoholic coffee liqueur, virgin coffee liqueur
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