Kahl

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup

sugar

5 1/2 tsp

instant espresso powder

4 tsp

natural unsweetened cocoa powder

2 pinches

salt

2 1/2 cups

water, divided

2 cups

half and half

3/4 cup

Kahlúa or other coffee-flavored liqueur

3/4 cup

chilled heavy whipping cream

1 1/2 tbsp

(packed) golden brown sugar

1/2 tsp

(scant) vanilla extract