Ingredients

  • 2 ozbrandy
  • 1 cubesugar
  • 2 dashesangostura bitters
  • 1 splashclub soda
  • 🍋Orange slice, cherry, cocktail pick(garnish)

🔧 Tools

muddlerjigger

Instructions

  1. Place sugar cube in a rocks glass.
  2. Add bitters and a splash of soda to the cube.
  3. Add an orange slice and cherry.
  4. Muddle to dissolve sugar and release fruit oils.
  5. Add brandy and ice.
  6. Top with more soda if desired (or Sprite for sweet, sour mix for sour).
  7. Stir and garnish with additional orange and cherry.

📜 History

The Brandy Old Fashioned is the official cocktail of Wisconsin, where brandy outsells bourbon. This regional variation typically includes muddled fruit and can be ordered "sweet" (with Sprite), "sour" (with sour mix), or "press" (half soda, half Sprite). It's a supper club staple.

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