Café Brûlot
A flaming coffee cocktail with cognac and spices.
Learn how to make the perfect Café Brûlot cocktail recipe at home. This warming hot cocktail features cognac as the base spirit and is served in a coffee cup. A great drink anytime, this drink warms you through the cold winter months. Get the complete ingredient list, step-by-step mixing instructions, and expert tips.
Café Brûlot Ingredients
- 🥃cognac(2 oz)
- 🍯sugar(1 tsp)
- 🍂cloves(4 whole)
- 🍂stick(1 cinnamon)
- 🍊Zest of 1 orange
- ☕hot coffee(6 oz)
Mixing Instructions for Café Brûlot
- 1.Combine cognac, sugar, and spices in brûlot bowl
- 2.Ignite cognac and stir
- 3.Add hot coffee to extinguish flames
- 4.Strain into coffee cups
- 5.Garnish with orange zest
Why These Ingredients For The Perfect Café Brûlot?
Cognac
A refined brandy that contributes elegant, fruity notes and smooth sophistication to any cocktail.
Sugar
Adds unique flavor and character to the cocktail, contributing to the overall taste profile and drinking experience.
Cloves
Intense, warm spice that adds depth and seasonal character. Use sparingly as flavor is very strong.
Stick
Warm spice that infuses the drink with cozy, sweet aromatics. Perfect for hot cocktails.
Zest of 1 orange
Adds unique flavor and character to the cocktail, contributing to the overall taste profile and drinking experience.
Hot coffee
Adds unique flavor and character to the cocktail, contributing to the overall taste profile and drinking experience.
Alternative Ingredients
- •Try brandy instead of cognac
- •Use different spices like cardamom
- •Add a splash of Grand Marnier
A Café Brûlot is best served with
🍽️ French desserts, holiday meals, or dramatic presentations. New Orleans theatrical flair.
💡 Bartender's Tip
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