Orange & Coffee Bean Cordial

      1    Orange, extra large
     44    Coffee beans
     44    Sugar cubes
      1    Vanilla bean (1 inch)
      1 pt Cognac*

Wash orange and make as many small slits in it as possible.Stick a coffee bean in each slit and place the rest of the beans in the jar. Add the sugar cubes and the orange. Pour in cognac and add vanilla bean. Let the drink mature for 1 1/2 to 2 months. Strain, squeezing juice from orange, and filter. Ready to serve. *Vodka or rum may also be used.


Yield: 1 Servings