Café Brûlot
- Total Time
- 15 minutes
- Rating
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Ingredients
Yield:2 servings
- ⅓cup Cognac or brandy
- 1tablespoon Grand Marnier or Cointreau
- Zest of ½ orange, removed with a vegetable peeler
- Zest of ½ lemon, removed with a vegetable peeler
- 2teaspoons light or dark brown sugar, plus more to taste
- 4whole cloves
- 1(2-inch-long) cinnamon stick
- 1cup strongly brewed coffee
- Ground cinnamon and whipped cream, for serving
Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)
142 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 11 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 7 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 5 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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- Step 1
In a small saucepan, combine the Cognac, Grand Marnier, orange and lemon zests, sugar, cloves and cinnamon stick. Heat over low, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute.
- Step 2
Turn off the heat. Using a stick lighter or long match and standing back a bit, carefully set the Cognac on fire. Let it burn for 30 seconds to 1 minute to singe the citrus peels and cinnamon, then pour the coffee into the pan to douse the flames. Stir well, then taste and add more sugar, if you like.
- Step 3
Strain the coffee into mugs and serve topped with whipped cream and ground cinnamon.
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Margaret
We used to love going to Antoine’s in the evening and watched for a table to order Cafe Brûlot. The waiters dimmed the lights for the ceremony so the dining room could get the full effect. Some of the old time waiters even flambéed a bit extra cognac and poured it dramatically on the beautiful white tablecloths to gasps from diners. Of course it did no damage because it was only the vapor burning and the flames lasted mere seconds. What a show for a cup of coffee! Worth every penny?!
Evee
@Margaret, great anecdote to enrich this marvelous recipe. Thank you.
Evee
@Margaret, great anecdote to enrich this marvelous recipe. Thank you.
Margaret
We used to love going to Antoine’s in the evening and watched for a table to order Cafe Brûlot. The waiters dimmed the lights for the ceremony so the dining room could get the full effect. Some of the old time waiters even flambéed a bit extra cognac and poured it dramatically on the beautiful white tablecloths to gasps from diners. Of course it did no damage because it was only the vapor burning and the flames lasted mere seconds. What a show for a cup of coffee! Worth every penny?!
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