I’m not sure about the rest of the Midwest, but in Milwaukee, Old Fashioneds are a Big Deal, and no matter which bar you enter, chances are that they pour a good one. While there are a few ways to order an Old Fashioned, all of them begin with a sugar cube muddled with bitters and orange, followed by soda and a generous pour of booze. Whiskey is traditional (and satisfying), but here in Wisconsin, the classic recipe is with brandy. It’s warm, buttery, and the sort of drink you would order in a wood-paneled bar from a plaid-clad guy named Pete.
The Old Fashioned cocktail is one of the earliest of its kind. That's why every home bartender should know how to make this classic.
INGREDIENTS
Lowball glass full of crushed ice or 1 Ice Sphere
Muddler
2 oz Brandy
1 sugar cube
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
2 Orange Wedges
2 Maraschino Cherries
Soda Water
- Place sugar cube in the bottom of serving glass a rocks glass is traditional and feels cool. Sprinkle with bitters, then add an orange slice and a maraschino cherry.
2. Add a few ice cubes to each glass, then top with brandy and a splash of lemon-lime soda and club soda. Stir gently to combine, then garnish with remaining orange slice and cherry. Enjoy immediately.
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