Coffee Liqueur

2 cups hot brewed coffee

2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 cups vodka (excellent with a vanilla vodka) 
1/2 cup good brandy or cognac 

In a pan on low to medium heat combine sugar, coffee and vanilla . Stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Set aside until completely cool then add vodka and brandy. Funnel into bottles, seal and let set for six weeks.