Brandy Old Fashioned
Fun Fact 💡
The signature cocktail of Wisconsin, USA, where it is traditionally made with Brandy instead of Whiskey and often topped with soda (usually 7-Up or Squirt).
Base: Brandy
Complexity: Medium
Flavor: Aromatic
Season: All
Ingredients 🍋
- 2 oz (60 mL) Brandy (typically Korbel)
- 1 Sugar Cube or 0.5 oz (15 mL) Simple Syrup
- 3 Dashes Angostura Bitters
- Orange Slice
- Maraschino Cherry
- Soda Water or 7-Up (to top)
Instructions 📜
- 1
Place sugar cube (or syrup), bitters, and one cherry/orange slice in a rocks glass.
- 2
Muddle thoroughly.
- 3
Add Brandy and ice.
- 4
Top with a splash of soda (sweet), lemon-lime soda (sour), or half/half (press).
- 5
Stir.