Blue Blazer

Directions

1. 1
   Place a piece of lemon peel in each of two teacups or small, heavy glasses.
2. 2
   To prevent house fires, pour some water into a baking sheet over which you will make blue blazers.
3. 3
   Dim lights.
4. 4
   Have ready two one-pint mugs, ideally metal with a flared lip.
5. 5
   Pour sugar and 3 ounces of boiling water into one mug and then add Scotch.
6. 6
   Ignite alcohol with a long match and pour about half the liquid into empty mug, then pour that back into the first mug.
7. 7
   Repeat four or five times.
8. 8
   Proceed quickly but with great caution.
9. 9
   Pour flaming drink into teacups or glasses and cover with mug to extinguish flames.