Cafe Brulot involves coffee, sugar, orange peel, lemon peel, cloves, cinnamon, orange liqueur, brandy and perhaps a fire extinguisher. Skilfully ignited before serving, the resulting tastes are deep, citrusy and delicious, along with the exciting drama of setting something culinary on fire -- but of course proceed with equal parts caution and adventure. Here is Saveur Magazine's recipe for cafe brulot, along with another Saveur on-line feature for Six Classic New Orleans Drink Recipes.
Pictured: Woman Seated on a Balcony, New Orleans -- (Edgar Degas, 1872)
