Wisconsin Old Fashioned
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Here’s how to make the Wisconsin Old Fashioned! This state’s variation on the classic cocktail is made with brandy and has some unique twists.
- Author: Sonja Overhiser
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 sugar cube (1 teaspoon sugar)
- 4 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1/2 teaspoon water
- 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) brandy
- Topper: 1 splash of lemon lime soda (sweet), sour mix or grapefruit soda (sour), 50/50 lemon lime soda and soda water (press), or soda water (soda)
- Ice, for serving (Try clear ice!)
- For the garnish: Orange peel or slice, cocktail cherry, pickled mushrooms, olives, or pickled Brussels sprouts
- Place the sugar cube in a lowball glass and add the bitters.
- Add the water and mash and swirl it with a muddler or wooden spoon until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
- Add the brandy and swirl to combine.
- Add a large ice cube.
- Top off the glass with the desired topper (above). Garnish and serve.