Midwest Brandy Smash

A Midwest classic, the Brandy Old Fashioned Sweet is a delightful cocktail perfect for casual gatherings and game day celebrations. It's a refreshing combination of brandy, aromatic bitters, and lemon-lime soda, garnished with orange slices and maraschino cherries, creating a sweet and tangy flavor profile that's sure to please any crowd.

Midwest Brandy Smash

A Midwest classic cocktail with brandy, bitters, and lemon-lime soda, garnished with orange slices and maraschino cherries.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/4 tsp sugar
  • 2 dashes aromatic bitters (such as Angostura)
  • 1/2 teaspoon maraschino cherry juice
  • 1.50 ounces brandy
  • 1.50 ounces lemon-lime soda
  • 1 orange slice
  • 1 maraschino cherry
  • ice cubes

Instructions

  1. In a tumbler, mix sugar, bitters, cherry juice, and brandy until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Stir in lemon-lime soda.
  3. Pour over ice in a short ball glass.
  4. Garnish with a cherry and an orange slice.