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Cafe Brulot

A classic New Orleans after-dinner drink featuring dark roast coffee flame-infused with brandy, citrus peels, and aromatic spices.

15 minMediumServes 4140 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups hot dark roast coffee
  • 1/2 cup brandy
  • 1/4 cup orange liqueur
  • 6 sugar cubes
  • 2 cinnamon sticks, snapped
  • 12 whole cloves
  • 4 strips orange peel, sliced
  • 2 strips lemon peel, sliced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Stud 4 strips sliced orange peel and 2 strips sliced lemon peel with 12 whole cloves.

  2. 2

    Place the studded citrus peels, 2 snapped cinnamon sticks, 6 sugar cubes, 1/2 cup brandy, and 1/4 cup orange liqueur into a fireproof bowl over low heat.

  3. 3

    Ladle the mixture against the side of the bowl and carefully ignite the spirits with a long match.

  4. 4

    Ladle the flaming liquid over the spices and sugar for 1 minute until the sugar dissolves.

  5. 5

    Pour 4 cups hot dark roast coffee slowly into the bowl to extinguish the flame, then ladle into cups and serve.

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Questions

What is Cafe Brulot?

A classic New Orleans after-dinner drink featuring dark roast coffee flame-infused with brandy, citrus peels, and aromatic spices. This reference files it under Cajun alcoholic drink: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 15 minutes start to finish.

Can I make Cafe Brulot without alcohol?

The alcohol here is 1/2 cup brandy and 1/4 cup orange liqueur. Replace a base spirit with the same volume of a zero-proof spirit, or with chilled tea or tonic for bite; replace sparkling wine with sparkling water and a squeeze of citrus. Keep every other line as written, and expect a lighter, sweeter drink, since alcohol also carries bitterness and body.

Is Cafe Brulot keto-friendly?

A serving of Cafe Brulot carries 12 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 60 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 12 percent.

How many calories are in Cafe Brulot?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 140 calories, with 0 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat, plus 10 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Cafe Brulot for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the coffee drops from 4 cups to 2 cups; doubled, it is 8 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To batch it for a crowd, multiply everything but add the ice only when serving.

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