Whether you like your Whiskey Old Fashioned Sour or Sweet, this classic Wisconsin cocktail is great for grilling and chilling with family and friends!
It's cocktail time and I'm serving up an Old Fashioned!
Whiskey Old Fashioned Sour
When I lived in Wisconsin, supper clubs were a thing! Going to Friday night fish fry's was a blast! If you've never been to a supper club in the midwest, Wisconsin does it right.
You order your dinner and drinks in the bar and when your meal is ready, you're called to your table. Which seems kinda opposite, right? But it was a great opportunity to relax and visit with friends before the meal.
A Whiskey Old Fashioned Sour quickly became my cocktail of choice! Classically this drink would be served with pickled brussels sprouts, mushrooms or asparagus (yes pickled vegetables!) or green olives.
This cocktail can be served sweet - using brandy, a sugar cube and a maraschino cherry - or sour with whiskey and there's something about that sour that made it my favorite!
Whiskey Old Fashioned Sour starts with a great whiskey!
Old Fashioned Cocktail
Grocery list for Whiskey Old Fashioned Sour
- bourbon or rye whiskey
- grapefruit soda
- bitters (optional)
- pickled vegetables
Start by pouring whiskey over rocks. A dash of bitters? That's up to you!
Top off with "sour" soda. Use your favorite grapefruit flavored soda and garnish with your favorite pickled vegetable.
I know... it sounds kinda sorta strange, right? BUT delicious!
Of course, these taste even more amazing in these gorgeous Joy Jolt whiskey glasses!
What's in an old fashioned?
An Old Fashioned Sour has:
- Sour Mix or Squirt or Lemon Lime Soda and Seltzer.
- Whiskey
- Bitters
- Pickled Vegetables
What whiskey do you use in an old fashioned?
Use your whiskey of choice and the best your budget can afford. Rye whiskey is a traditional choice. The higher quality whiskey, the better the cocktail.
What kind of cherries go in an old fashioned?
In a Whiskey Old Fashioned Sweet (not sour) you would use Maraschino cherries.
What is the state drink of Wisconsin
What is the difference between an old fashioned and a Manhattan?
Making an Old Fashioned is really quite simple. It's a great party drink!
How to make a Whiskey Old Fashioned Sour
- grab your cocktail glass and fill with ice
- add equal amounts of whiskey and grapefruit soda
- dash of bitters (optional)
- garnish with pickled vegetables and enjoy!
More of my favorite cocktails!
- Lemon Drop Martin
- Paloma Cocktail Recipe
- The Last Word Cocktail
- Sex in the Driveway
- Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
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Whiskey Old Fashioned Sour Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 oz whiskey
- 2 oz. grapefruit soda
- 3 pickled mushrooms
- dash bitters optional
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Instructions
- Fill your cocktail glass with ice cubes.
- Add whiskey, top with soda.
- Ganish with your favorite pickled vegetables.
Carol Rozek
You missed the muddled orange, cherry and sugar cube/sugar syrup, or old fashioned mix (for the easy route)
Bowl Me Over
You're referring to a Whiskey Old Fashion Sweet, this is a Whiskey Old Fashioned Sour Carol. Perhaps you need to rethink the rating, since it isn't relevant.
Dave Mikilaitis
I have lots of relatives from well north of Green Bay and they NEVER drink brandy old fas.hions. They usuall drink Canadian whiskey old fashions using cheap stuff like LTD and Canadian Club.
The pickled veggies are key to the drink. But the recipe I got from them requires a single sugar cube, bitters, and ginger ale or Squirt.
They are not cocktail snobs and have been drinking these for years to get a buzz on.
Bowl Me Over
Use whatever brand of whiskey or brandy you prefer Dave - there are many ways to make this cocktail. Sounds like what you're referring to is a Whiskey Old Fashioned Sweet, where this recipe is for a sour old fashioned. Cheers and go pack go!
Amy Nash
So funny that the state drink is milk instead of bourbon. I love JoyJolt glasses - I have some martini ones that are just beautiful but these ones have such great lines I might need to get them too!
Bowl Me Over
I know, right? I guess I should have known that since it's the dairy state, but still! 🙂
Kathy
A classic cocktail that is perfect for summer sipping with family and friends around the fire pit!
Bowl Me Over
Most definitely - cheers Kathy!
michele
We drink whisky sours often, and had never heard of a whisky sweet! Kind of LOVED it! Thanks for sharing!
Bowl Me Over
You're welcome Michele!
Michaela Kenkel
This whisky sour was unlike any I had ever had before!! Loved it!
Bowl Me Over
Awesome, glad you enjoyed this cocktail!
Sandra Shaffer
My husband orders old fashioned whiskey sours when we go out. He'll love this homemade version with grapefruit soda. Those glasses are super cute!
Bowl Me Over
Thank you Sandra!!
Jennifer A Stewart
I'll take a half dozen of these once I get this move finished! I love the mushrooms, what a great garnish!
Bowl Me Over
Thank you!! Mushrooms or brussels sprouts totally make the drink Jennifer!
Angela
Cheers my friend! This is one fantastic sounding cocktail. Love the grapefruit in there!
Bowl Me Over
Awesome - make sure you give it a try Angela!!
Julie Menghini
I love a good whiskey sour! I've never topped them with a picked veggie so will definitely be giving that a try!
Bowl Me Over
It's a Wisconsin thing, but so tasty - cheers!!
debi at Life Currents
What a fun summer drink! Sipping grill side - oh so lovely! And I love these glasses that you served this in! So pretty!
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Debi!! The glasses are so great for this cocktail, we just love them!!