Café Brûlot is a traditional New Orleans after-dinner cocktail that not only boasts a delightful blend of alcohol and spices but also offers a captivating tableside show. This flaming beverage combines fragrant spices, citrus peels, and strong coffee, creating a sensory experience that warms the soul. Perfect for entertaining guests, this drink captures the essence of festive gatherings and culinary theatrics.
Ingredients
🥃 750ml VS Cognac
🍒 375ml Kirschwasser (cherry eau-de-vie)
🌿 5 cinnamon sticks broken
🌶️ 10 cloves plus additional for studding orange peel
🍊 3 whole orange peels
🍋 3 whole lemon peels
☕ 1qt 32oz coffee
🍯 Demerara syrup
🥃 151 Proof Rum approx. 75% alcohol, highly flammable
Instructions
1- Prepare the Fuel:
- Pour a small amount of 151 proof rum in the bottom tray of the brûlot stand.
2- Charge the Bowl:
- Add 2 ounces of the pre-prepared Brûlot Mix (cognac, kirschwasser, cinnamon, cloves, citrus peels) into the top bowl for each guest being served.
3- Prepare the Orange Garnish:
- Using a Cocktail Kingdom channel knife, create a continuous spiral cut from an orange.
- Use a paring knife to remove the spiral peel carefully, avoiding breaking it.
- Stud the orange peel spiral with whole cloves.
4- Ignite the Fuel:
- Light the rum in the bottom tray using long matches.
5- Heat the Ladle:
- Submerge the brûlot ladle in the top bowl to heat it.
6- Initiate Flame in Brûlot Mix:
- Dip the ladle in the brûlot mix, and pour it over the burning rum to transfer the flame to the top bowl.
7- Flaming the Orange Peel:
- Suspend the clove-studded orange peel spiral over the flame.
- Use the ladle to pour the flaming mixture over the peel, igniting it to release its oils and aroma.
8- Add Coffee:
- Pour hot coffee into the brûlot bowl, causing a brief flare-up.
9- Sweeten To Taste:
- Stir in warmed Demerara syrup, adjusting the sweetness as desired.
10- Serve:
- Use the ladle to pour the finished Café Brûlot into individual cups.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: Approximately 16
Calories: Approximately 180 per serving
Protein: 0g per serving
Fat: 0g per serving
Carbohydrates: 15g per serving
Equipment:
- Cocktail Kingdom Dale DeGroff Café Brûlot Set
- Cocktail Kingdom Café Brûlot Ladle 2oz
- Cocktail Kingdom Channel Knife
- Paring Knife
- Long Matches
- Fork or Holding Tool
- Coffee Pot/Server
- Cups and Saucers
Cooking Tips:
- Ensure the fuel bottle is kept away from any open flames.
- Carefully prepare the orange peel to maintain a dramatic presentation.
- Adjust the sweetness according to personal preference and expected flavor profile.
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