Apricot Blazer

2. Add the sugar.

3. Heat the liquid in the glass whilst adding the brandy and apricots. Note: The best way to do this is to with a lighter or match. Keep twisting the snifter and moving it over the flame so the glass does not get too hot. As in all situations in which you heat alcohol, use caution. Make this a group activity by getting a friend to hold the lighter or match while you add the brandy and apricots.

4. Transfer contents to a clean, cold glass and garnish with the orange zest.