Café Brulot(Spiced Coffee with Brandy)

In a heat proof punch bowl, combine the orange rind, lemon rind and sugar.

Mash the mixture gently with the back of a spoon. Add cinnamon sticks and cloves; toss into mixture.

In a small saucepan, combine the brandy and liqueur; heat over low heat until warm.

Pour 3/4 of the liquor over the orange, lemon, sugar mixture; ignite remaining liquor and pour it, flaming, into the bowl.

While still flaming, add the coffee gradually.

When the flames go out, stir the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Ladle into café brulot or demitasse cups.

Makes about 26 3-ounce servings.