Wisconsin Maple Old Fashioned

When I moved to Kenosha, I was told that I had to love two things to be considered a true Wisconsinite - the Packers and an occasional Brandy Old Fashioned.

During the summer I like to serve this version, sweetened with pure maple syrup.

Ingredients

• 2 ounces brandy

• 2 teaspoons 100% pure maple syrup

• 1 teaspoon soda

• 1 dash of Angostura bitters

• 1/8 teaspoon of orange zest

Prep

1. Combine brandy, maple syrup, soda and bitters over ice in a rocks glass; stir together.

2. Garnish with orange zest.