Ingredients
- 1 sugar cube, or 1 tsp sugar (cost: $0.009)
- 5 dashes Angostura bitters (cost: $0.43)
- 1 Maraschino cherry, plus 1 for garnish (cost: $0.24)
- 1 orange slice, plus 1 wedge, slice, or zest for garnish (cost: $0.30)
- 2 ounces whiskey or brandy, (cost varies, but Jim Beam is $1.58)
- 1-4 ounces Sprite Zero (cost: $0.16)
Total cost: $2.719
Instructions
- Add the sugar cube to a rocks glass. Dash the bitters over the cube. Sugar will begin to dissolve immediately; muddle to break apart.
- Add the cherry and orange slice and muddle until broken down and juicy. Sugar should be dispersed and partially dissolved.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Pour whiskey over ice and stir to incorporate.
- Top with Sprite.
- Garnish by adding the cherry and orange to a cocktail pick on top of the drink.
Notes
Michelle Mcglinn has a full breakdown of a Wisconsin old fashioned