• The Old Fashioned cocktail has stood the test of time, dating back to the early 1800s when it was known as the Whiskey Cocktail.  The core components: whiskey, sugar, bitters, and water offer a simple blend of elegance in a glass.  

• During Prohibition, bartenders added extra ingredients like fruit to mask the harsh flavors of bootleg liquor.  Later, discerning customers ordered the unembellished original by asking for an “old-fashioned whiskey cocktail". 

• Please remove its superfluous cherry. 

• Whether enjoyed in its purest form or with a creative spin, the Old Fashioned remains a timeless testament to the enduring appeal of whiskey.

You don’t need dozens of bottles and lots of expensive equipment to begin experimenting with cocktails. In fact, you can make a large number of classic cocktails with just a few different spirits and the most basic equipment.

Springing out from Green Bay, the peninsula that makes up Door County leads you on a trail of cherries, farms, and delightful sea towns.  It is relatively unspoiled by large tourist traffic.  It was heavenly.  I have lived most of my life in the heat and humidity of the mid-Atlantic region, and Wisconsin's beautifully fresh air was such a respite.   We enjoyed almost every place we visited.  There are bohemian coffee shops, cozy restaurants, pick-ur-own cherry orchards, and outdoor activities all along its coasts.