for a box social at the moment.  Who's in?

so I am 3-2 hours behind most. Making it 11:30 for my cocktails. Problem is that was my first.
Yea, the cherries, no more red dye #2or5 or whatever, but still kind of a scary process of making them. Problem is, you need them for an old-fashioned. Cant find a substitute. I already skip the sugar, since that was the way they were originally made and that didnt include using soda-sprite, 7up-so for those who dont or didnt ever live in Wisc. here is the cocktail of choice- contemporary Wisc. version-
1 Old-fashioned cocktail glass- yes that is what they are called.
fill with desired amount of ice- little less than full.
1/3rd brandy- just over 2 shots.
squeeze a orange slice in- leave in as garnish if desired.
1 maraschino cherry, 1 teaspoon of cherry juice
couple shakes of bitters- I like that part, add an extra shake in mine.
olives or brussel sprouts as garnish
top off with sprite/7up
voila

Any other versions?

ps- I am 3 days away from total fitness, I can take the mound.