Cafe BrulotSpiced Coffee With Brandy

Ingredients

• Rind from one orange cut into fine julienne strips
• Rind from one lemon cut into fine julienne strips
• 34 c sugar
• 6 cinnamon sticks
• 16 cloves
• 1 12 c brandy
• 12 c orange-flavored liqueur
• 8 c hot very strong coffee

Directions

1. In a heat proof punch bowl combine the orange rind lemon rind and sugar
2. Mash the mixture gently with the back of a spoon Add cinnamon sticks and cloves toss into mixture
3. In a small saucepan combine the brandy and liqueur heat over low heat until warm
4. Pour 34 of the liquor over the orange lemon sugar mixture ignite remaining liquor and pour it flaming into the bowl
5. While still flaming add the coffee gradually
6. When the flames go out stir the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved
7. Ladle into cafe brulot or demitasse cups
8. Makes about 26 3-ounce servings