Brandy Sour

Originating from Cyprus, where it is considered a national drink, Brandy Sour is a refreshing cocktail made with a combination of Cypriot brandy, Cypriot lemon squash, soda or lemonade, and a few drops of bitters. In order to prepare it, a tall glass should be filled with ice and a few drops of bitter, followed by brandy and lemon squash.

The combination is then stirred and topped with soda (for a stronger taste) or lemonade (for a slightly sweeter version). The cocktail was invented in the 1930s at the Forest Park Hotel in the mountain resort of Platres. It was originally made for King Farouk of Egypt as a substitute for iced tea.