Cafe Brulot
["3 Tbsp. sugar", "thinly peeled rind of 1 small orange", "1 vanilla pod or 1 tsp. vanilla extract", "1 1/2 c. brandy", "6 c. piping hot black coffee"]
["Place sugar, orange rind and vanilla pod in heatproof bowl; bruise rind with wooden spoon.", "Pour brandy into small saucepan; place over low heat until heated through.", "Pour over sugar mixture.", "Ignite; stir constantly 30 seconds.", "Extinguish flames with hot coffee.", "Remove orange rind and vanilla pod.", "Serve in coffee cups.", "Do not serve with cream or additional sugar.", "Yield: about 20 demitasse cups."]
["sugar", "orange", "vanilla", "brandy", "piping hot black coffee"]