I like to offer Wisconsin Old Fashioneds in copper cups and mugs. Here in my state of Wisconsin, there’s an ongoing debate on which alcohol to use. Many people say brandy, but I grew up using whiskey. There’s also “Old Fashioned Sweet” and “Old Fashioned Sour.” These days, I have started to see these drinks turn up in fancy city bars with muddled cherries and oranges (the “sweet” version) with homemade simple syrup or smoked before serving.
Ingredients
- •90 to 120 ml (3 to 4 ounces) whiskey or brandy
- •150 ml (5 ounces) lemon-lime soda, such as 7-Up, for a sweet version, or grapefruit soda, such as Squirt, for a sour version
- •1 dash Angostura bitters
- •Ice
- •2 maraschino cherries or 2 green olives, for garnish (optional)
Preparation
Fill a glass with ice.
Add the whiskey or brandy, soda, and Angostura bitters. Stir briefly to combine.
Garnish with maraschino cherries or green olives, if desired, and serve immediately.