The Suffering Bastard was created in 1942 by bartender Joe Scialom at Shepheard's Hotel in Cairo, Egypt. Designed as a hangover remedy for British officers during World War II's North African campaign.

The Brandy Sangaree is a historic drink dating to at least 1774. Named from the Spanish word "sangre" (blood), this colonial-era cocktail features brandy, sugar, and nutmeg, and was included in Jerry Thomas's influential 1862 bartending guide.

The East India Cocktail first appeared in Harry Johnson's 1882 Bartender's Manual. Named after the British East India Company, this elegant brandy cocktail originally featured raspberry syrup before evolving to include pineapple syrup by 1888.

The Baltimore Bracer is a classic cocktail first appearing in Jacques Straub's 1913 manual. Named after Baltimore, Maryland, this bold drink combines brandy with anisette liqueur and egg white for a distinctive licorice flavor and frothy texture.

The Japanese Cocktail is a classic brandy drink first published in Jerry Thomas's 1862 How to Mix Drinks. Created to honor Japan's first diplomatic mission to the United States in 1860, this cocktail combines brandy, orgeat syrup, and bitters.

The Coffee Cocktail is a classic drink from Jerry Thomas's 1887 Bar-Tender's Guide that contains no coffee despite its name. This rich, creamy cocktail combines brandy, port wine, egg, and sugar for a coffee-colored flip.

The Brandied Port is a classic cocktail combining port wine and brandy for a rich, warming drink. This sophisticated combination has been enjoyed for decades as an elegant after-dinner sipper and winter warmer.

The Saratoga is a classic cocktail first appearing in Jerry Thomas's 1887 Bar-Tender's Guide. Named after the famous New York resort town, this Manhattan variation combines equal parts brandy, rye whiskey, and sweet vermouth for a uniquely balanced spirit-forward drink.

The Harvard Cocktail is a classic brandy-based cocktail first published in George Kappeler's 1895 Modern American Drinks. Named after the prestigious university, this sophisticated drink combines cognac with sweet vermouth and bitters, topped with soda water.

The Apple Car is a modern variation of the classic Sidecar cocktail, substituting applejack for cognac. This refreshing drink combines American apple brandy with orange liqueur and lemon juice for a fruity twist on the beloved 1920s original.

The Brandy Daisy is a classic 1870s cocktail that helped establish the template for modern sours. This refreshing drink combines brandy, lemon juice, liqueur, and soda water, creating the foundation for later classics like the Sidecar and Margarita.

The Nikolaschka is a traditional German after-dinner drink originating from Hamburg. This unique preparation features cognac in a snifter glass topped with a lemon slice, powdered sugar, and ground coffee, consumed in a specific ritualistic manner.

The Champs-Élysées is a classic cognac cocktail first published in 1925. Named after Paris's famous avenue, this elegant drink combines cognac with Green Chartreuse and citrus for a sophisticated sour with distinctive herbal notes.

The Widow's Kiss is a classic cocktail first published in George Kappeler's 1895 book Modern American Drinks. This herbaceous drink combines apple brandy with Yellow Chartreuse and Benedictine for a complex, spirit-forward experience.

The Jack Rose is a classic American cocktail featuring applejack brandy, grenadine, and citrus juice. Dating back to the late 1890s, this pink-hued drink gained fame through literary mentions and remains a sophisticated sour.

The Brandy Crusta is a classic New Orleans cocktail created in the 1850s by Italian bartender Joseph Santini. This revolutionary drink was the first cocktail to incorporate citrus juice, establishing the template for all sour cocktails that followed.

The Champagne Cocktail is one of the oldest cocktails in American history, dating back to at least 1855. This elegant drink originally featured just champagne, sugar, and bitters, with cognac added later in the recipe's evolution.

Between the Sheets is a classic cocktail with disputed origins from either 1920s London or 1930s Paris. This rum and cognac drink is essentially a Sidecar variation with added rum, creating a more complex flavor profile.

The Corpse Reviver No. 1 is a classic hangover remedy cocktail that first appeared in Harry Craddock's 1930 "The Savoy Cocktail Book." This cognac-based drink was designed to revive those suffering from the previous night's overindulgence.

The Brandy Old Fashioned is Wisconsin's official state cocktail, named in 2023. While the drink gained popularity in Wisconsin after World War II due to brandy availability, it has become a defining part of the state's drinking culture.