Wisconsin Brandy Old Fashioned

This cocktail, known as the Wisconsin Brandy Old Fashioned, combines the warmth of brandy with the sweetness of muddled fruit and a hint of bitters, topped with soda. It’s a popular choice in Wisconsin bars, enjoyed during chilly evenings or at gatherings. The blend of brandy with the fruity and bitter notes offers a pleasing and distinctive flavor profile that enhances any drinking experience.

Ingredients

• 2 oz brandy
• 1 tsp simple syrup
• 2 dash angostura bitters
• 1 slice orange, sliced
• 2 whole maraschino cherries

Instructions

1. In an old-fashioned glass, place the orange slice and cherries.
2. Pour simple syrup over the fruit.
3. Using a muddler, press down on the fruit and syrup until the flavors are combined.
4. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
5. Pour the brandy over the ice.
6. Add dashes of bitters.
7. Gently top the glass with soda water, pouring slowly to mix.
8. Garnish with an additional orange slice and a cherry.

Keywords: sweet, bitters, soda, Cocktail, American

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