The Café Brûlot with Sue Strachan

1113 Chartres Street,New Orleans LA 70116

15 December, 2021

Description

Sue Strachan discusses her new book on the famous Café Brûlot followed by a demonstration and tasting at BK House! Join us at the BK House as we welcome author Sue Strachan to discuss her book The Café Brûlot! The evening will begin with a lecture followed by a demonstration of how the cocktail is made by Charles Carter of Antoine's Restaurant. We will end the night with a tasting! Sue's book will also be available for purchase at the event. About the book: The Café Brûlot examines the cocktail that was born of a legend and has endured through the centuries, showcasing New Orleans’s love of flavored drama. A combination of coffee, liquor, and fire, Café Brûlot also goes by the name Café Brûlot Diabolique, “devilishly incendiary coffee.” Varying somewhat depending on what restaurant makes it, the base ingredients of this unusual after-dinner drink are coffee, brandy, sugar, cinnamon, lemon, oranges, cloves, and sometimes an orange liqueur. Although the drink may have originated in France, Café Brûlot is primarily mixed in New Orleans, making it a unique Crescent City tradition. In this entertaining little book, Sue Strachan delves into the history of the cocktail, the story of its various ingredients, and the customary implements used to serve it. About the author: Sue Strachan is a veteran journalist who has written about New Orleans culture, history, and current events for the New Orleans Times-Picayune, New Orleans Advocate, and New Orleans Magazine. A graduate of Tulane University, she also served as public relations director for the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. Presented in partnership with Vieux Carré Property Owners, Residents, & Associates. Supported through the generosity of CR Coffee Shop and Antoine's Restaurant. Per City of New Orleans COVID-19 Guidelines, any unvaccinated individual over the age of 2 must wear a mask in indoor spaces. Anyone 12 years of age or older must provide proof of at least one dose of an approved COVID vaccine or negative PCR/antigen test within 72 hours.