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Origins of the Wisconsin Old Fashioned


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Old Fashioneds and fish fries are a staple at any supper club in Wisconsin. Have you ever wondered where Wisconsin got its unique spin on the Old Fashioned?

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Sources:

“The History of Brandy.” The Brandy Bar + Cocktails, April 6, 2018. https://thebrandybar.com/brandy-history/.

Leahy, Colleen. “Wisconsin’s Old-Fashioned with a Twist.” Wisconsin Public Radio, April 18, 2019. https://www.wpr.org/wisconsins-old-fashioned-twist.

Nowakowski, Audrey. “The Real Story Behind Why Wisconsinites Drink Brandy Old Fashioneds.” WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee’s NPR, October 19, 2020. https://www.wuwm.com/podcast/spotlight/2020-10-19/the-real-story-behind-why-wisconsinites-drink-brandy-old-fashioneds.

Zielinski, Tyler. “In Wisconsin, a Distinctive Take on an Old Fashioned Cocktail.” Wine Enthusiast, May 8, 2023. https://www.winemag.com/2021/01/21/wisconsin-old-fashioned-recipe/.

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