History:
- The Blue Blazer was created by the legendary Jerry "The Professor" Thomas while he was at the bar El Dorado in San Francisco. Jerry Thomas was a star performer with this drink. He perfected the technique of lighting the whisky and throwing the flaming liquid between two silver tankards. This act impressed President Grant of the United States so much he presented Thomas with a cigar. Thomas was a man of principle – he refused to serve this drink until the thermometer fell below 50°F/10°C.
Instructions:
- To make a Blue Blazer, heat the whiskey in a small saucepan and pour into a tankard. pour the boiling water into a second tankard. Be careful when trying to make this. Light the whiskey and, while it is flaming, pour the two liquids from one tankard to the other four times. This may seem difficult at first and practice is required before you perform this in front of guests. Serve sweetened with sugar, and garnish with a twist of lemon.
