Old Fashioned Friday

Season Two Episode 6: Of the Drunkest Cities in the US, Wisco Tops them All - Wash that down with a Pitcher of Red Wine Old Fashioned Sangria

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24/7 Wall Street has released its annual ranking of the nation's drunkest cities, and Wisconsin is home to 12 of the top 20 cities. Our long winters and German heritage might have something to do with it. But let's be responsible about it - eh?

According to the report, the following 20 cities are the drunkest cities in the U.S.:

  1. Appleton, Wis.
  2. Oshkosh/Neenah, Wis.
  3. Green Bay, Wis.
  4. Madison, Wis.
  5. Fargo, N.D.
  6. La Crosse/Onalaska, Wis.
  7. Fond du Lac, Wis.
  8. Ames, Iowa
  9. Eau Claire, Wis.
  10. Mankato/North Mankato, Minn.
  11. Wausau, Wis.
  12. Sheboygan, Wis.
  13. Missoula, Mont.
  14. Grand Forks, N.D.
  15. Racine, Wis.
  16. Janesville/Beloit, Wis.
  17. Milwaukee/Waukesha/West Allis, Wis.
  18. Lincoln, Neb.
  19. Iowa City, Iowa
  20. Corvallis, Ore.


    21. Red Wine Old Fashioned Sangria

    1lb cherries

    ¼ c sugar

    ½ c water

    ½ c bourbon

    ½ c orange liqueur

    Orange bitters

    Oranges, cut into wedges

    Red Wine

    Club Soda

    Mix cherries and sugar together over medium heat, bring to a simmer, and mash break up cherries. Simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain juices from the cherry mixture into a large container, then add water, bourbon, orange liqueur, bitters to taste, and orange wedges. Refrigerate for one hour or overnight.

    To serve, pour about 4 ounces of cherry juice and bourbon mixture into a glass, add 4 ounces of red wine, and top with a sploosh of club soda. Garnish with a cherry and an orange wedge.

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    Old Fashioned FridayBy Leah by the Lake