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
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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! This double-walled insulated set are perfect for chilling and grilling, don’t you agree?
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!
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Whiskey Old Fashioned Sour
Ingredients
- 2 oz whiskey
- 2 oz. grapefruit soda
- 3 pickled mushrooms
- dash bitters optional
Instructions
- Fill your cocktail glass with ice.
- Add whiskey, top with soda.
- Ganish with your favorite pickled vegetables.
Nutrition
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debi at Life Currents says
May 18, 2019 at 12:15 pmWhat 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 says
May 19, 2019 at 6:28 pmThanks Debi!! The glasses are so great for this cocktail, we just love them!!
Julie Menghini says
May 19, 2019 at 2:51 pmI 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 says
May 19, 2019 at 6:27 pmIt’s a Wisconsin thing, but so tasty – cheers!!
Angela says
May 20, 2019 at 12:42 pmCheers my friend! This is one fantastic sounding cocktail. Love the grapefruit in there!
Jennifer A Stewart says
May 20, 2019 at 7:34 pmI’ll take a half dozen of these once I get this move finished! I love the mushrooms, what a great garnish!
Sandra Shaffer says
May 20, 2019 at 8:37 pmMy husband orders old fashioned whiskey sours when we go out. He’ll love this homemade version with grapefruit soda. Those glasses are super cute!
Michaela Kenkel says
May 20, 2019 at 9:08 pmThis whisky sour was unlike any I had ever had before!! Loved it!
michele says
May 21, 2019 at 10:21 amWe drink whisky sours often, and had never heard of a whisky sweet! Kind of LOVED it! Thanks for sharing!