Café Brûlot

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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Café Brûlot