Getting your morning beignets at New Orleans Cafe du Monde, a cherished tradition - Image by wallyg via Flickr
From Denny: When I think about the many trips to New Orleans and ordering this show-stopper coffee at one wonderful restaurant or another. Great fun to do for your family and friends on a holiday like the Fourth of July! Yeah, we're a bunch of show-offs here in Louisiana! :)From: About.com
"A flaming coffee drink that will impress at a party. Maybe a little too showy for your typical morning coffee, but a wonderful spiced recipe when serving coffee cocktails for a crowd."
Ingredients:
•1 cup coffee
•1 orange
•5 Tablespoons cognac
•5 Tablespoons benedictine
•1 teaspoon brown sugar
•3 cloves, whole
Preparation:
Strip off a large piece of orange zest, and poke the cloves into it. Place in the bottom of a mug, with the brown sugar. In a saucepan, mix the cognac and benedictine and heat through. Light the alcohol and pour (flaming) into the mug. Fill mug with coffee and serve.