Cafe Diavolo
["2 c. cognac", "6 lumps sugar", "rind of 1/2 lemon", "rind of 1 orange", "1 doz. whole cloves", "2 c. strong black coffee"]
["In chafing dish, heat cognac with sugar and lemon rind.", "Peel orange so that skin remains in a strip 1-inch wide and about 8-inches long.", "Stick orange peel with cloves.", "Hold over chafing dish with fork.", "Pour 2 ounces cognac over orange peel, starting from top and allow to drip into pan.", "Ignite for a few moments, adding just enough additional cognac to keep flame lit.", "When flame goes out, place peel in chafing dish and simmer in hot mixture 4 to 5 minutes.", "Add coffee.", "Blaze some cognac on top and serve in demitasse cups.", "Serves 4."]
["cognac", "lumps sugar", "whole cloves", "black coffee"]