Skip to main content
Epicurious

Café Brulot

5.0

(1)

A New Orleans specialty that combines dark coffee with brandy, citrus and spices, this gets its name from the French words for coffee and burnt brandy. We've added a couple of twists, spiking it with Grand Marnier and topping it with whipped cream.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    <p>6 Servings</p>

Ingredients

1/2 cup chilled whipping cream
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
1/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
8 2-inch-long, 1/2-inch-wide lemon peel strips (yellow part only)
8 2-inch-long, 1/2-inch-wide orange peel strips (orange part only)
2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
24 whole cloves
2/3 cup brandy
3 cups very strong freshly brewed coffee

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Beat cream with 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier to stiff peaks in medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate up to 3 hours.

    Step 2

    Combine sugar, citrus peels, cinnamon, cloves and remaining 1/2 cup Grand Marnier in heavy large skillet. Stir over medium-low heat until mixture begins to simmer. Simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 30 minutes.

    Step 3

    Return sugar mixture to simmer over medium heat. Pour mixture into large decorative heat-proof bowl. Pour brandy into heavy large saucepan. Set over medium heat; warm to lukewarm. Ignite with long match. Pour flaming brandy over sugar mixture in bowl. Gradually pour coffee down side of bowl (flames will subside). Bring to table. Ladle coffee into mugs, leaving peel and spices in bowl. Serve with whipped cream.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesHot DrinkBrandyCoffeeGrand MarnierLiqueurLemonCitrusFruitOrangeBon Appétit
Read More
Mango Sticky Rice
Khao niaow ma muang, or steamed coconut sticky rice with ripe mango, is a classic in Thai cuisine—and you can make it at home.
Easy Egg Custard
With just a handful of ingredients, this old-fashioned egg custard is the little black dress of dinner party desserts—simple and effortlessly chic.
Simple Hot Cocoa for One
With rich chocolate flavor and easy customization, this hot cocoa recipe is just the one you want to get you through winter.
Béchamel Sauce
This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.
Oxtail Guisado
A slow-simmering, comforting braise delivering healing to both body and soul.
Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad
Crunchy and crowd-pleasing, this salad can be prepared in advance and customized to your heart’s content.
Dulce de Leche
Make this versatile caramel at home with our slow-simmered method using milk and sugar—or take one of two sweetened condensed milk shortcuts.
Gourmet’s Classic Ratatouille
Summer’s best produce cooked into one vibrant, silky, flavor-packed dish.