Brandy is the star liquor in several classic cocktails. While some have been lost to time and the pages of dusty bartending guides, the best brandy drinks remain favorites among cocktail lovers today.

These drink recipes are a nice introduction to mixing with brandy. The collection showcases the spirit’s versatility, from brightly flavored sour drinks to cozy sips for winter. With a few exceptions, they are also among the simplest cocktail recipes—accenting brandy with common bar ingredients—and anyone can mix them up in minutes.

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