The cypriot brandy sour was suggested to us by a cocktail party user how lucky are we, to get so many great cocktail suggestions from all you fine folk Its easy-drinking and refreshing, and a long-time favorite of british soldiers posted in cyprus. If you order one of these in cyprus, itll likely be made with the nations own variety of brandy, a caramel-forward spirit lighter in flavor than, say, cognac. You can use any brandy you like, though; weve even enjoyed a few with metaxa, a greek brandy flavored with roses and other botanicals.