Wisconsin Supper Club Serves the Best Old Fashioned, Says Food Network

The debate over where to find the best old fashioned in Wisconsin is never-ending, and that's exactly how it should be. But when the Food Network chimes in, I'm happy to follow their lead, glass in hand.

Brandy, Bitters, and a Whole Lotta Wisconsin Tradition

If Wisconsin had a state drink, the brandy old fashioned would win in a landslide. Unlike the whiskey-loving rest of the country, Wisconsinites go brandy, and that fruity twist traces back to 19th-century German immigrants and a splash of Korbel marketing genius at the 1893 World's Fair. No, it's not just a drink, it's a cultural requirement served with supper club charm and a maraschino cherry.

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The Ding-A-Ling Supper Club: Food Network's Favorite

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Nestled in Hanover, The Ding-A-Ling Supper Club is Food Network's pick for the best old fashioned in the state. And with a name like that, how could you not go? They serve up everything from lobster to BBQ ribs, all at prices that leave room for dessert and a second drink. Their bartenders have old fashioned creations down to an art form.

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Worth the Drive (and the Buzz)

So is it really the best? I haven't been yet, but if Wisconsin supper clubs have taught me anything, it's that I'm going to love all of them. Buckle up, Illinois and Wisconsin road-trippers, this old fashioned trail starts at 8215 W. Race St, Orfordville, Wisconsin.

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