Coffee Diabolique

8 servings

Ingredients:
1 orange rind, cut into strips 
2–3 strips fresh lemon rind 
2 cinnamon sticks, broken in two 
10 whole cloves 
10 sugar cubes 
6 ounces cognac or brandy 
8 cups strong coffee 
Directions:
Heat orange and lemon rind, spices, sugar and brandy, muddling with the bottom of ladle or large spoon.

When hot, light the brandy, burn off and add coffee. 

Serve in demitasse cups.