Brown Sugar Coffee Liqueur

In medium pan, combine sugar, brown sugar, and water. Cook over medium high heat until mixture comes to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove form heat and stir in coffee granules. Cool.

Combine coffee mixture, vodka, and coffee beans. Pour into a 1 gallon jar. Cover tightly and store in a dark place at room temperature at least 2 weeks. Shake jar gently once a daily.

Pour mixture through a wire mesh strainer lined with 2 layers of cheesecloth into jars, discarding coffee beans. Cover tightly and store at room temperature.

Directions if giving as a gift: Store at room temperature. Use in beverages, eggnog, flavored cheesecakes or cake fillings and batters.