Coffee Liquor

Coffee Liquor
1 cup water
2 cups white sugar
2 cups brewed dark roast coffee (cold)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups vodka
Boil water and sugar until dissolved
Turn off heat.
Slowly add dry instant coffee and continue stirring.
Add vanilla extract to the vodka, then combine the cooled sugar
syrup and coffee solution with the vodka.
Cover tightly and shake vigorously each day for 3 weeks.
For Tia Maria, substitute brandy for vodka