Brandy Old Fashioned
Yield: 1 drink
Wisconsin's official state cocktail, the Brandy Old Fashioned, is a Midwestern twist on a classic drink. I show you how to serve this delicious brandy cocktail one of three ways: sweet, sour, and press. How will you make it?!
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 good dashes Angostura bitters
- 2 orange slices, divided
- 2 maraschino cherries, divided
- 1 sugar cube
- 2 ounces brandy (Korbel brand preferred)
- 1 ounce chilled lemon-lime soda (7UP brand preferred) See Notes below for drink variations
Instructions
- Add the bitters, one orange slice, one maraschino cherry, and sugar cube to a rocks glass. Muddle to combine the sugar and extract the fruit juices.
- Add ice to 2/3 full, then pour the brandy over the ice.
- Top with 7UP, then give a quick, gentle stir to combine and chill.
- Garnish with the remaining orange slice and maraschino cherry.
Notes
Drink Variations:
- Brandy Old Fashioned 'Sweet': Follow the recipe as written, using 7UP
- Brandy Old Fashioned 'Sour': Replace the 7UP with Squirt
- Brandy Old Fashioned 'Press': Replace half the 7UP with club soda
Nutrition Information:
Serving: 1 Calories: 182kcal Carbohydrates: 17g Sodium: 8mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 16g
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