Brandy has been around for centuries and has been used in cocktails for just as long. Here are some recipes for classic brandy cocktails.

The Brandy Sour is a simple drink made with brandy, lemon juice, and sugar.

1 oz. brandy

1 oz. lemon juice

1 tsp. sugar

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a glass.

The Brandy Alexander is a creamy drink made with brandy, cream, and chocolate.

1 oz. brandy

1 oz. cream

1/2 oz. chocolate …