Brazilian Café Brulot Recipe

Allergens

Cachaça (contains alcohol)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups freshly brewed coffee
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup Cachaça (Brazilian rum)
• 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 star anise
• Whipped cream for garnish
• Orange zest for garnish

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the brewed coffee, sugar, Cachaça, sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon stick, and star anise. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is heated through.
2. Remove the saucepan from heat, cover, and let the flavors meld for 5 minutes.
3. Using a long match or lighter, ignite the coffee rum mixture carefully. Allow the flames to burn out on their own, leaving behind a rich caramelized coffee liquor.
4. Strain the Café Brulot into a heated glass or ceramic cup, allowing the spices to rest at the bottom of the glass.
5. Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream and garnish with orange zest.

Chef’s Insight

The key to this recipe is the perfect balance between sweet and spicy flavors, as well as the dramatic flambé presentation.

Notes

Enjoy responsibly