Fall Wisconsin Old Fashioned (Apple Brandy Old Fashioned)

Author Notes

This lovely libation is a take on what is arguably Wisconsin’s state cocktail: the Brandy Old Fashioned. And while the standard Old Fashioned is definitely delicious, this seasonal fall variety, made with brown sugar, apple cider, brandied cherries, and ginger ale, is pretty darn tasty in its own right. —Sarah | Wisconsin from Scratch

Test Kitchen Notes

Growing up near the boarder of Wisconsin exposed me to the allure of fish fries, steakhouses, and sweet, sparkly Brandy Old Fashioneds from a young age. My first Wisconsin Old Fashioned was accompanied by a rib eye sizzling on a hot metal plate, alongside crisp oniony-hash brown potatoes. How can you not fall in love with a drink that keeps such good company? The addition of cider to this recipe reinvents it while not losing any of the nostalgia. —Gus'Mom