Wisconsin Brandy Old Fashioned

Wisconsin Brandy Old Fashioned

A muddled, fruit-forward cocktail built on brandy, sugar, and bitters, Wisconsin supper club style.

Total 5 min Makes 1 serving Calories 210/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Kosher

This regional classic swaps the usual bourbon for brandy, a Wisconsin tradition rooted in the state's German brandy-drinking heritage. Orange and cherry are muddled with sugar and bitters, then topped with brandy and a splash of soda for a lightly fizzy, sweet-tart finish. Serve it at a weekend fish fry or any casual gathering that calls for a slow-sipping drink.

Ingredients

  • 1 orange slice
  • 2 maraschino cherries
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 dashes aromatic bitters
  • 1/2 teaspoon water
  • 2 ounces brandy
  • 3 ounces lemon-lime soda
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Method

  1. Place the orange slice, 1 maraschino cherry, sugar, bitters, and water in an old fashioned glass.

  2. Muddle the fruit and sugar firmly for about 20 seconds, until the orange is broken down and the sugar is mostly dissolved.

  3. Fill the glass with ice cubes.

  4. Pour the brandy over the ice.

  5. Top with lemon-lime soda and stir gently to combine.

  6. Garnish with the remaining cherry and serve immediately.

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    Wisconsin Brandy Old Fashioned

    This regional classic swaps the usual bourbon for brandy, a Wisconsin tradition rooted in the state's German brandy-drinking heritage. Orange and cherry are muddled with sugar and bitters, then topped with brandy and a splash of soda for a lightly fizzy, sweet-tart finish. Serve it at a weekend fish fry or any casual gathering that calls for a slow-sipping drink.

    5 min 1 serving 210 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1 orange slice
    • 2 maraschino cherries
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • 2 dashes aromatic bitters
    • 1/2 teaspoon water
    • 2 ounces brandy
    • 3 ounces lemon-lime soda
    • 1 cup ice cubes

    Method

    1. 1

      Place the orange slice, 1 maraschino cherry, sugar, bitters, and water in an old fashioned glass.

    2. 2

      Muddle the fruit and sugar firmly for about 20 seconds, until the orange is broken down and the sugar is mostly dissolved.

    3. 3

      Fill the glass with ice cubes.

    4. 4

      Pour the brandy over the ice.

    5. 5

      Top with lemon-lime soda and stir gently to combine.

    6. 6

      Garnish with the remaining cherry and serve immediately.