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sulphur to burn entirely off is applied to the brandy, and as it burns it sheds
its weird light upon the faces of the company, making them appear like ghouls in
striking contrast to the gay surroundings. The stillness that follows gives an
opportunity for thoughts that break out in ripples of laughter which pave the
way for the exhilaration that ensues.
Pour into a large silver bowl two wineglasses of best French brandy, one half
wineglass of kirsh, the same of maraschino, and a small quantity of cinnamon and
allspice. Put in about ten cubes of white sugar; do not crush them, but let them
become saturated with the liquor. Remove the lumps of sugar, place in a ladle
and cover with brandy. Ignite it as before directed, then lift it with the
contents from the bowl, but do not mix. After it has burned about fifteen
minutes serve in wine glasses. The above is for five persons, and should the
company be larger add in proportion. Green tea and champagne are sometimes
added.
PETIT BRULE
Take an ordinary-sized, thick-skinned orange; cut through the peel entirely
around the orange like the line of the equator, then force off the peel by
passing the handle of a spoon between it and the pulp. Into the cup thus formed
put two lumps of sugar and some cinnamon, and fill with fine French brandy
(cognac), and ignite it the same as the above and pour into glasses. The brule
will be found to have a pleasant flavor given to it by the orange.
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