1-1/2 teaspoons butter |
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract |
dash each ground cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves |
4 orange peel strips (1 to 3 inches) |
3 ounces cognac or brandy |
2 cups strong brewed coffee |
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar |
cinnamon sticks and sweetened whipped cream, optional |