Best 2 Wisconsin Brandy Or Whiskey Old Fashioned Recipes

Experience the timeless flavors of Wisconsin with a classic brandy or whiskey old fashioned. This iconic cocktail blends the smooth, rich notes of brandy or whiskey with a hint of sweetness from sugar and bitters, creating a perfectly balanced and flavorful drink. Whether you prefer a traditional brandy old fashioned or a modern twist with whiskey, this guide will help you find the best recipe to suit your taste and create the perfect old fashioned in the comfort of your own home.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

WISCONSIN BRANDY OR WHISKEY OLD-FASHIONED

Wisconsin Brandy or Whiskey Old-Fashioned image

You can use your favorite brandy or whiskey (bourbon). You can also make this sweet or sour to your liking by using 50/50 or 7-Up. I've heard that this is a "regional" drink, because it's not as common outside of our state!

Provided by Paula

Categories Beverages

Time 2m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 -3 ounces brandy or 2 -3 ounces whiskey
1 sugar cube (or 1 tsp. super-fine sugar)
2 -3 dashes Angostura bitters
sweet and sour soda (50/50 or Squirt brand) or carbonated lemon-lime beverage (7-Up)
1 pineapple chunk
1 maraschino cherry
3 manzanilla olives, pickled Brussel sprouts or 3 dilly beans

Steps:

Place the sugar cube and bitters into an old fashioned glass (8-12 oz. tumbler style glass) and muddle together with a spoon or muddler. (We prefer to use the super-fine sugar because you can stir it all together without muddling.).
Add some ice, to your liking.
Add the brandy or whiskey.
Top off the glass with either 50/50 soda or 7-up (sour or sweet!).
Garnish as described above.

BRANDY OLD-FASHIONED SWEET

Brandy Old-Fashioned Sweet image

The concept of an old-fashioned dates back to the early 1800s and includes whiskey, bitters, cherry juice, sugar and water. This old-fashioned recipe, which is extremely popular in Wisconsin, uses brandy in place of whiskey and lemon-lime soda instead of water for a milder cocktail. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 orange slice
1 maraschino cherry
1-1/2 ounces maraschino cherry juice
1 teaspoon bitters
1/4 to 1/3 cup ice cubes
1-1/2 ounces brandy
2 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon orange juice
3 ounces lemon-lime soda

Steps:

In a rocks glass, muddle orange slice, cherry, cherry juice and bitters. Add ice. Pour in the brandy, water, orange juice and soda.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients. The fresher the ingredients, the better your Old Fashioned will taste. This is especially true for the fruit and herbs.

Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make an Old Fashioned, so feel free to adjust the ingredients to suit your taste. For example, you could use a different type of whiskey, or add different fruits or herbs.

Make a large batch. Old Fashioneds are a great drink to make ahead of time, so you can easily whip up a batch for a party or gathering.

Serve your Old Fashioned chilled. This will help to enhance the flavors of the drink.

Garnish your Old Fashioned with a twist of orange or lemon peel. This will add a touch of citrusy flavor and aroma.

Conclusion:

The Wisconsin Brandy or Whiskey Old Fashioned is a classic cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a refreshing and flavorful drink, give this recipe a try.