Cafè Brûlot


1 cup brandy
peel of 1 med. orange
6 whole cloves
4 whole allspice
2 small cinnamon sticks
3 tbsp. sugar
3 cups hot double-strength coffee


In 1qt. saucepan over med. heat, heat first 6
ingredients until brandy is hot. Pour into warmed
heatsafe serving bowl. Carefully ignite brandy;
flame for 1 to 2 min. Slowly pour coffee into flaming
brandy. Ladle into demitasse cups.