Wisconsin Old Fashioned
Nothing says “it’s cocktail time” like a Wisconsin Old Fashioned! This unique drink is a staple of supper clubs all over the Wisconsin Northwoods. But you can make this yummy concoction at home too!
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 269kcal
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons superfine quick-dissolve sugar
- 8-10 drops bitters
- 1/2 orange slice, rind removed
- 1 teaspoon maraschino cherry juice
- 2-3 maraschino cherries
- 2-4 ounces brandy or whiskey
- 4 ounces lemon-lime soda or grapefruit soda
- ice cubes
Instructions
- To a low-ball glass add 2 teaspoons sugar. Add about 8-10 drops of bitters to the sugar. Also add ½ slice of orange (rind removed), 2-3 maraschino cherries, and 1 teaspoon maraschino cherry juice. To all of this add a splash of lemon-lime soda.
- Using the muddler, press down on all these ingredients to muddle them all together.Fill the glass to about ¾ full of ice cubes. Pour 1-2 two-ounce shots of brandy or whiskey over ice. Fill to top of glass lemon-lime or grapefruit soda. Stir.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries, orange slice and cinnamon stick.
- Cheers!!!
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Nutrition
Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
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