2 c  Water
4 c  Sugar
5 tb Instant coffee
1 tb Vanilla
1    Bottle (4/5 qt) vodka

Combine water and sugar in saucepan. Bring to boiling, reduce heat, and
simmer about 20 minutes.

Remove from heat; stir in coffee and vanilla, then vodka.

Pour into a bottle with a screw top lid and store 1 month before using.