Brandy Old-Fashioned Sweet
The concept of an old-fashioned dates back to the early 1800s and includes whiskey, bitters, cherry juice, sugar and water. This version, which is extremely popular in Wisconsin, uses brandy in place of whiskey and lemon-lime soda instead of water for a milder cocktail.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen1 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 10 min.
Ingredients
- 1 orange slice
- 1 maraschino cherry
- 1-1/2 ounces maraschino cherry juice
- 1 teaspoon bitters
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup ice cubes
- 1-1/2 ounces brandy
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1 teaspoon orange juice
- 3 ounces lemon-lime soda
Directions
- In a rocks glass, muddle orange slice, cherry, cherry juice and
- bitters. Add ice. Pour in the brandy, water, orange juice and soda.
- Yield: 1 serving.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 277 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 18 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, trace protein.