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Definition of café brûlot in English:

café brûlot

noun

dialect US

  • Coffee flavoured with a mixture of sugar, spices, citrus peel, and brandy, which has been ignited and allowed to burn for a short while; originally in "café brûlot diabolique".

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in Proceedings Louisiana Bar Association. After French brûlot.