I'm mixing up the best Wisconsin old fashioned! Of course in Wisconsin it's just called an old fashioned, but if you've had one, you know it's very different from a classic old fashioned. This drink is special to me because it reminds me of home. Highly customizable, there's a version of this cocktail for every drinker out there. You choose the level of sweetness and the garnish (anything from fruit to pickled vegetables!). I owe my personal philosophy of cocktails to this drink. I believe we should all drink what we like, and this is what I like.
The Best Wisconsin Old Fashioned Recipe
Goes down easy.
Crushed ice gives it a “Tiki” feel
Not too sweet but if you want to dial up the sweetness you can!
Sips
If you order this out at the bar make sure you give them these directions otherwise it may be a bit thrown together and too sweet.
When muddling try not to muddle the orange rinds or it may introduce bitterness.
Tips
The Wisconsin Old Fashioned Recipe
Start with a mixing glass.
Muddle a half wheel of orange and a cocktail cherry in the glass.
Next, add 1/4oz. of simple syrup.
Then, 4 dashes of Ango bitters.
Pour in 2 oz. of brandy.
Lightly crush some ice and add to your glass, leaving a little bit of room.
Stir to lift up the fruit and get everything nicely incorporated.
Add a splash of soda over top.
Garnish with a skewered cherry and a half of an orange wheel.
Cheers!
2 oz. (60 ml) Korbel Brandy
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) Semi-rich simple syrup (1.5:1)
4 dashes Angostura Aromatic Bitters
2 small wedges of orange
1 cocktail cherry
Topo Chico sparkling mineral water
Cocktail cherry and orange slice for garnish
Find some of these ingredients and more as part of my Curiada x Anders Erickson Collection
The Wisconsin Old Fashioned Ingredient List
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