#93 Cocktail: Cafe Brulot

      As much a ceremony as a drink, Café Brûlot has put the flaming touch on many New Orleans dinners. Legend has it that the famous buccaneer Jean Lafitte originated this spectacular after-dinner drink. In French Brûlot translates as “burnt brandy”. s.

Arnaud's

       From what researched about this drink, it seems that it was invented in the Antoine's restaurant. Antoine's is a Louisiana Creole cuisine restaurant located at 713 rue St. Louis (St. Louis Street) in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. It has the distinction of being the oldest family run restaurant in the United States, having been established in 1840 by Antoine Alciatore.

        During Prohibition, Antoine's served alcohol in coffee cups that were carried through the ladies restroom into the Mystery Room, one of the themed dining rooms.[1]
        The restaurant closed the Japanese Room at the beginning of World War II. It remained closed for 43 years.[1]
         Antoine's requires all aspiring servers to spend two to three years in its apprentice program before they "make waiter.

1 orange peel

1 lemon peel

1 cinnamon stick

cloves 

1 ounce brandy

1 ounce triple sec

1 1/2 cup hot coffee