How to Make Cafe Gloria: A Classic Flaming Coffee Drink

Published: Oct 24, 2026 Author: World Gafei Last Updated: Oct/24/2026 151 views

Learn how to make Cafe Gloria, a French-American flaming coffee with cognac, sugar, and orange peel, using 100cc dark-roast coffee and 20cc brandy.

You’ve seen it in old movies: a dramatic pour, a burst of blue flame, and a rich aroma filling the room. That’s Cafe Gloria — a classic post-dinner coffee drink with theatrical flair, once served in France and the United States. But how do you actually make it without setting your kitchen ablaze or ending up with overly sweet syrup masquerading as coffee? Here’s everything you need to know.

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