Brandy and Cognac Cocktails

When someone orders an Old Fashioned in Wisconsin, they’re not expecting a stiff pour of rye or bourbon stirred with bitters and a twist of citrus. No—this is Wisconsin’s version, a cocktail steeped in Midwestern tradition and unapologetic personality, typically made with brandy (not whiskey), muddled fruit, and finished with a splash of soda. Equal…