Brandy Old Fashioned
Base Spirit
Brandy
Flavour Type
Sweet, Bitter
Cocktail Type
Classic
Brandy with sugar, bitters, water, garnished with an orange slice and cherry.
Origin/History
Variation of the traditional Old Fashioned
Serving Instructions
Muddle sugar, bitters, and water, add brandy, serve over ice with orange and cherry garnish.
Occassion
Evening, Classic cocktail hours
Year of Creation
Early 20th century
Classic/Modern
Classic
Garnishes
Orange slice, cherry
Aroma
Fruity, Oak
Texture/Consistency
Smooth, Rich
Pairings
Cheese, Elegant appetizers
Fun Facts
Popular in brandy-prevalent regions.
Shaking/Stirring Instructions
Muddle, then stir
Ingredients
- Brandy
- Sugar
- Bitters
- Water
- Orange slice
- Cherry
Preparation Method
- 60 ml brandy
- 1 sugar cube
- 2 dashes bitters
- splash of water
- orange slice
- cherry
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