Brandy Old Fashioned
The Brandy Old Fashioned is a classic cocktail originating in the American Midwest, particularly popular in Wisconsin. It typically features brandy, muddled sugar or simple syrup, Angostura bitters, a splash of water or soda, and is garnished with an orange peel and a maraschino cherry.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a spirit-based drink, it is low in carbohydrates, fat, and protein, with most calories coming from alcohol and sugar. A standard serving contains roughly 150-200 calories, primarily from the brandy and added sweetener.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 5 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 4.5 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 20 mg |
| Magnesium | 2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 5 mg |
| Calcium | 3 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Copper | 0.01 mg |
| Manganese | 0.02 mg |
| Water | 95 g |
Per 1 cocktail (approx. 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a regional twist on the whiskey Old Fashioned, reflecting Wisconsin's historical preference for brandy. Nutritionally, its simplicity highlights how cocktails can be high in empty calories without offering significant nutrients.
