Flambee Coffee

Not too long ago I learned about a cool new drink in drink making - flambee coffee. Flambee coffee is a hot coffee beverage with alcohol. It takes some practice and skill to make and isn't commonly made at home - more likely it will be seen in fine dining restaurants, made table-side, and with a higher cost. Flambee coffee is much more than just coffee with a splash of liquor. Here is how I was taught to make flambee coffee:

First begin by rimming the glass and making 'caramel tears'. Coat the rim of a heat-proof glass with lemon or lime juice and roll in sugar, knocking off the excess. Hold over an open flame (such as a butane burner) and allow the sugar to melt, forming tears down the outside of the glass.

Next, prepare the alcohol. This is usually a mixture of an ounce each of a few different liqueurs, such as rum, Baileys, Kaluha, whisky, or whatever you like. Ignite the alcohol, switching it between glasses to show off the flame. Add some cinnamon, if desired, for flavor and to make the flame bigger.

Pour this into your glass and top with hot prepared coffee. Top with a splash more of alcohol. Top with whipped cream, heating the spoon so the cream slides right off. Top with chocolate flakes or whatever garnish you wish and serve with a cloth napkin as the glass will be hot!