Blue Blazer

Blue Blazer
Tony Cenicola/The New York Times
Total Time
About 10 minutes
Rating
4(5)
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Ingredients

Yield:Two drinks and, with luck, generous applause
  • 2pieces lemon peel, pith removed
  • 2teaspoons Demerara or raw sugar
  • 4ounces cask-strength Scotch
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Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

145 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 4 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 2 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place a piece of lemon peel in each of two teacups or small, heavy glasses.

  2. Step 2

    To prevent house fires, pour some water into a baking sheet over which you will make blue blazers.

  3. Step 3

    Dim lights. Have ready two one-pint mugs, ideally metal with a flared lip. Pour sugar and 3 ounces of boiling water into one mug and then add Scotch. Ignite alcohol with a long match and pour about half the liquid into empty mug, then pour that back into the first mug. Repeat four or five times. Proceed quickly but with great caution.

  4. Step 4

    Pour flaming drink into teacups or glasses and cover with mug to extinguish flames.

Tip
  • It is imperative to practice this drink with water, and no fire, before attempting the combustible version.

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Adapted from David Wondrich

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