Wisconsin Old Fashioned
A classic Midwest cocktail made with brandy, muddled fruit, sugar, and bitters, finished with a sweet or sour splash. Simple, timeless, and unmistakably Wisconsin.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 178kcal
Ingredients
- 2 orange slices
- 2 cherries
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 2 ounces Korbel brandy
- Wash: 1 splash of lemon lime soda (sweet) or grapefruit soda (sour)
- Garnish with orange slice and cherry
Instructions
- In an old fashioned glass, muddle orange slices, cherries, sugar and bitters.
- Fill glass with ice and add brandy.
- Top with soda of choice.
- Give the drink a quick stir and garnish with a slice of orange and a cherry.
Notes
- Use a sturdy glass: A classic double Old Fashioned glass works best, especially if you’re muddling fruit directly in the glass.
- No muddler? No problem: If you don't have a cocktail muddler, use a blunt kitchen tool like the end of a wooden spoon instead.
- Choose quality brandy: Korbel is the traditional Wisconsin choice, but any smooth brandy you enjoy will work.
- Adjust sweetness to taste: Start with a light splash of soda or mixer and add more as needed—you can always add, but you can’t take it out.
- Use large ice cubes: Bigger cubes melt more slowly, keeping the drink cold without watering it down too quickly.
Nutrition
Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.1mg