As the cold wind blows, create a wonderfully satisfying cup of coffee. This zesty, flaming coffee recipe has long been the signature after-dinner drink at New Orleans' venerable Creole restaurant, Galatoire's. Surprise your family and friends by making this at home. Be sure to be careful. Bring the spirit of New Orleans right to your table! 

3 cups strong coffee

Peel from 1 navel orange (preferably in one long spiral)

Peel from 1 lemon (preferably in one long spiral)

12 cloves

2 sticks cinnamon

1/2 cup brandy

1/4 cup orange liqueur

1. Stud orange peel with cloves and place with lemon peel in a small saucepan. Add cinnamon, brandy, and liqueur and gently warm, without boiling, over low heat for 5 minutes.

2. Strain brandy mixture into a large bowl; discard cinnamon and lemon peel. Using a long-handled match, carefully flame brandy mixture.

3. When flame subsides, pour hot coffee in a steady stream into brandy mixture over orange peel. Strain into small cups and serve.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Saveur Magazine. This recipe  was first published in Saveur in Issue #22.

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