Brandy Old-Fashioned

Brandy Old-Fashioned is a Wisconsin variation of a classic Old-Fashioned cocktail. While the standard Old-Fashioned is made with whiskey, sugar, Angostura bitters, Maraschino cherries, orange slices, and a splash of club soda or water, this regional variety swaps whiskey with brandy, and it is typically topped with lemon and lime soda, such as Sprite or 7 Up, instead of soda water.

To make the cocktail, orange is muddled with sugar or a sugar cube, Angostura, and cherries. After adding brandy, the drink is stirred and finished with a large ice cube and a splash of soda. It is served in an old-fashioned glass, and it is usually garnished with an orange slice and a Maraschino cherry.