Brandy Old Fashioned
Brandy, sugar and bitters topped with a splash of lemonade. Wisconsin's beloved version.
Stirred · Rocks glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 15% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Brandy
- 7.5 ml Sugar syrup
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 60 ml Lemonade (lemon-lime soda)
- Orange slice (garnish)
- Cocktail cherry (garnish)
Method
- Pour 60 ml brandy into the mixing glass
- Pour 7.5 ml sugar syrup into the mixing glass
- Add 3 dashes of Angostura bitters
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Top with 60 ml lemonade (lemon-lime soda)
- Garnish
About the Brandy Old Fashioned
The highball family. A highball is a spirit topped with a larger amount of mixer and served tall over ice. The style spread in the 1890s, when Scotch and soda became fashionable, and where the name came from is still debated. Highballs are the easiest drinks to make well: a cold glass, plenty of ice and a fresh mixer.
Brandy Old Fashioned FAQ
What's in a Brandy Old Fashioned?
60 ml brandy, 7.5 ml sugar syrup, 3 dashes angostura bitters, 60 ml lemonade (lemon-lime soda), garnished with orange slice and cocktail cherry.
How strong is a Brandy Old Fashioned?
About 15% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.8 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Brandy Old Fashioned?
Stir it. It is made only of spirits and wines, so stirring keeps it clear and silky. Shaking would make it cloudy and frothy.
What glass do you serve a Brandy Old Fashioned in?
A rocks glass, about 300 ml. Serve it over ice. No rocks glass? Use any short, heavy tumbler.
