(WFRV) — There is no hiding that the state of Wisconsin has plenty of residents who indulge in a couple of drinks over the weekend. After all, Wisconsin is home to the most excessive drinkers in the country.
Whether it’s a Miller Lite, a Bloody Mary, or an Ice Cream Drink, Wisconsinites love their alcohol, and state lawmakers are playing along.
State lawmakers are proposing a resolution declaring the Wisconsin-style Old Fashioned the official state co*cktail.
If you aren’t from Wisconsin, you’re probably wondering how an Old Fashioned could be any different in the Badger State compared to any other.
It’s all because of brandy.
There are three alcoholic bases you’ll typically find in an Old Fashioned: gin, bourbon, and whiskey, with the latter being arguably the most popular. Except in Wisconsin, where for some reason or another, it’s brandy you’ll most likely find in your Old Fashioned.
It’s also muddled, a process that’s less common elsewhere but appreciated throughout Wisconsin’s supper clubs during an infamous Friday fish fry.
Because of its noted uniqueness, Wisconsin lawmakers are hoping to designate the brandy Old Fashioned — which “Wisconsinites commonly garnish an old-fashioned with either a sweet garnish, such as oranges or cherries, or a savory garnish, such as olives, pickled mushrooms, or pickled vegetables” — as the state’s official co*cktail.
The resolution, seen here, concludes by stating that the brandy old-fashioned has become an unmistakable symbol of Wisconsin, its residents, and its unique culture. Therefore, lawmakers said, it should be the state’s official co*cktail.
It’s unclear if and when the state legislature could take up the bill.
Should it pass, Wisconsin would be the first state with an official co*cktail. The state is already one of 20 that have designated milk as the official state drink — unsurprising, considering it’s the Dairy State. Two others, Alabama and Virginia, have declared a whiskey as their official state spirit.
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The resolution, seen here, concludes by stating that the brandy old-fashioned has become an unmistakable symbol of Wisconsin, its residents, and its unique culture. Therefore, lawmakers said, it should be the state's official co*cktail.
What is the official co*cktail of Wisconsin? ›
Lawmakers in Wisconsin have passed a resolution declaring the state's official co*cktail: the brandy old fashioned.
What is Wisconsin's state drink? ›
The Wisconsin Legislature designated milk as the official state beverage in 1987. This action recognized Wisconsin's position as the nation's leading milk-producing state and the contribution of milk to the state's economy.
What is Wisconsin old fashioned? ›
a wisconsin old fashioned is not your typical old fashioned; it muddles sugar, bitters and orange with brandy and finishes with a crisp pour of soda for a sparkling version of a classic.
What is the state's official drink? ›
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What is Wisconsin's signature drink? ›
Wisconsin's Twist on a Classic — The Brandy Old Fashioned
Did you know Wisconsin consumes the most brandy per capita in the country? Part of the reason is due to our official state co*cktail, the Brandy Old Fashioned. It's the Old Fashioned co*cktail you know and love, with brandy in place of whiskey.
What alcohol is only sold in Wisconsin? ›
Today the company brews a variety of beers, with its Spotted Cow label leading in sales. New Glarus brewing employs about 90 people today. The brewery made the choice to pull out of Illinois sales effective 2003 leading to the sale of New Glarus beer 'Only In Wisconsin' today.
What city in Wisconsin drinks the most? ›
According to a survey by InsiderMonkey, Milwaukee has an excessive drinking rate of 24.6 percent, the highest among cities in the U.S.A. This Wisconsin city was ranked the drunkest in America... again.
What is Wisconsin State snack? ›
Wisconsin has a state pastry (kringle), Louisiana has a state meat pie (Natchitoches), and Vermont has a state flavor (maple).
What is Wisconsin most famous for? ›
Wisconsin is one of the nation's leading dairy producers and is known as "America's Dairyland"; it is particularly famous for its cheese. The state is also famous for its beer, particularly and historically in Milwaukee, most notably as the headquarters of the Miller Brewing Company.
'Forward' Reflecting Wisconsin's continuous drive to be a national leader, the state adopted "Forward" as the official state motto in 1851.
What is the drinking culture in Wisconsin? ›
Wisconsin has historically ranked as one of the heaviest drinking states in the United States with a persistent drinking culture. Few studies have documented the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on alcohol consumption after the first few months of the pandemic.
What is Wisconsin known for besides cheese? ›
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- Cranberries. Wisconsin farmers grow cranberries across 20 counties in the central and northern parts of the state. ...
- Ginseng. Around the globe, people use ginseng as a supplement for a variety of reasons. ...
- Paper. ...
- Harley Davidson. ...
- Great Lakes.
A mixture of a hard liquor, usually Vodka, and a mix of a fruit drink such as Kool-Aid or Hawaiian Punch. Usually the drink has a high concentration of alcohol.
What is the most popular liquor in Wisconsin? ›
And finally, while they aren't as popular as the other alcoholic drinks above, our data showed that gin is most popular in New York, rum is most popular in Hawaii and Louisiana, and brandy is most popular in Wisconsin.
