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. 

Fall Wisconsin Old Fashioned

Serves 1

• 1/2teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/2orange slice
• 1/2teaspoon grenadine syrup
• 5dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 1/2ounces brandy
• 1 1/2ounces apple cider
• Ginger ale
• Apple slices, brandied cherries, and crystallized ginger, for garnish

1. Combine brown sugar, orange slice, grenadine, and bitters in an Old Fashioned (or similarly sized) glass. Muddle until brown sugar is mostly dissolved.
2. Add a handful of ice cubes, then add the brandy and apple cider. Top off with ginger ale. Garnish with an apple slice and/or a skewer of brandied cherries and crystallized ginger if desired.

https://food52.com/recipes/31599-fall-wisconsin-old-fashioned