The Perfect Wisconsin Brandy Old Fashioned

I'm back with another episode of "Protip" where I partner with a professional bartender on tips, hacks, and recipes for the home bartender. This week I'm joined by Brian Bartels of the Settle Down Tavern in Madison, WI to discuss his perfect Wisconsin Brandy Old Fashioned. I try the sweet, sour, and press versions of the drink to ensure I know what to order at my next Friday night fish fry.

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LINKS

1. Cocktail set (includes Boston shaker, jigger, bar spoon, hawthorne strainer, fine mesh strainer, julep strainer, muddler, cocktail picks)

2. Angled measuring jigger

   • Version using ml measurements

3. Rocks glasses

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Wisconsin Brandy Old Fashioned

• 2 oz (60ml) Korbel brandy

• 1-2 maraschino cherries

• 1 orange slice

• 1/4oz (7ml) maple syrup or 1 sugar cube

• 3 dashes Angostura bitters

• 7up, sour mix, or soda water

1. Add cherries, orange slice, bitters, and maple syrup to a rocks glass

2. Muddle to extract juices until it becomes a paste like texture

3. Add ice and brandy

4. Top with either 7up (“sweet), sour mix or Squirt (“sour”), or half 7up / half soda water (“press”)

5. Garnish with a cherry and orange wedge on a cocktail pick