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Brandy Old Fashioned

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?!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 182 kcal
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Add ice to 2/3 full, then pour the brandy over the ice.
  3. Top with 7UP, then give a quick, gentle stir to combine and chill.
  4. Garnish with the remaining orange slice and maraschino cherry.

Notes

  • For a Brandy Old Fashioned 'Sweet': Follow the recipe as written, topped with 7UP.
  • For a Brandy Old Fashioned 'Sour': Replace the 7UP with Squirt.
  • For a Brandy Old Fashioned 'Press': Replace half the 7UP with club soda.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 182kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Sodium 8mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 16g (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1drink

Amount Per Serving

Calories 182

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 182kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 16g 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.