How Wisconsin's Sweet Take on the Old-Fashioned Elevated it to State Cocktail Status
Briefly

"A Wisconsin old-fashioned is sweet and easy," says JC Cunningham. "It is a beautiful way to session drink two ounces of brandy, without it tasting spirit-forward."
"There are many theories about how this drink came to be... the story goes, Wisconsinites fell in love with the spirit, and shipped it by the truckload." - JC Cunningham
"Garnish is normally fruit, a half orange slice and maraschino cherry," explains Ron Faiola, emphasizing the typical presentation of the Wisconsin old-fashioned.
Bryant's Cocktail Lounge has been serving a brandy old-fashioned in the same way for the majority of its 86-year history... with Korbel brandy, simple syrup, Angostura bitters, and your choice of soda.
Read at Bon Appetit
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