The Metropolitan is a classic brandy-based cocktail from 1884 that predates the modern Manhattan. This elegant drink combines brandy with sweet vermouth, simple syrup, and bitters, creating what's sometimes called a Brandy Manhattan.

The Brandy Sour is the unofficial national cocktail of Cyprus, created in the early 1930s at the Forest Park Hotel in Plátres. This distinctive drink was invented for King Farouk of Egypt as an alcoholic substitute for iced tea.

The Stinger is a classic American cocktail that originated around 1890 in New York City. This simple two-ingredient after-dinner drink combines brandy or cognac with white crème de menthe and became known as a sophisticated society drink.

The French Connection is a simple after-dinner cocktail from the 1970s that combines equal parts cognac and amaretto. While often associated with the 1971 film starring Gene Hackman, the drink's exact origins remain unclear.

The Vieux Carré is a classic New Orleans cocktail created in the 1930s by bartender Walter Bergeron at Hotel Monteleone's Carousel Bar. Named after the French Quarter, this complex drink blends rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, and two types of bitters.

The Brandy Alexander is a creamy dessert cocktail that became popular in the 1920s as a variation of the gin-based Alexander. This indulgent drink combines brandy, crème de cacao, and cream into a smooth, chocolate-flavored cocktail.

The Sidecar is a classic cocktail that first appeared in print in 1922, though its exact origin remains disputed. This elegant combination of cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice became one of the most celebrated drinks to emerge from the World War I era.