Burning Flame Cafe

Name: Burning Flame Cafe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract; Dash each ground cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves; 4 orange peel strips (1 to 3 inches); 3 ounces Cognac or brandy; 2 cups strong brewed coffee; 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar; Cinnamon sticks and sweetened whipped cream, optional

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash each ground cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves
4 orange peel strips (1 to 3 inches)
3 ounces Cognac or brandy
2 cups strong brewed coffee
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
Cinnamon sticks and sweetened whipped cream, optional

Directions

In a small skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the vanilla, spices and orange peel. Remove from the heat; add Cognac. Return pan to the heat and carefully ignite Cognac mixture.
Slowly pour brewed coffee over flames to extinguish. Discard orange peel; stir in brown sugar until blended. Ladle into mugs. Serve immediately with cinnamon sticks and whipped cream if desired.

Editor's Note: Keep liquor bottles and other flammables at a safe distance when preparing this beverage. We do not recommend using a nonstick skillet.