Sherry Cobbler
A refreshing 19th-century cooler of sherry, sugar, and fruit over crushed ice.
The Sherry Cobbler is one of the most influential cocktails in history, directly responsible for popularizing the drinking straw and the use of ice in drinks. It combines the nuttiness of sherry (typically Amontillado or Oloroso) with sugar and fresh fruit, served over a mountain of crushed ice. The dilution from the ice mellows the wine, making it an incredibly hydrating and sessionable drink. It is traditionally decorated elaborately with berries, citrus wheels, and mint.
Ingredients
- • 3.5 oz Amontillado or Oloroso sherry
- • 0.5 oz simple syrup
- • 2-3 orange slices
Did you know?
“The Sherry Cobbler was the most popular drink in America in the late 1800s and introduced the concept of the 'straw' to the general public.”
Bartender's Note
Use a straw; it is mechanically necessary to drink through the crushed ice.
How to make the Sherry Cobbler
- 1Muddle orange slices and syrup gently in a shaker
- 2Add sherry and ice
- 3Shake well
- 4Strain into a goblet or julep cup filled with crushed ice
- 5Garnish lavishly with mint, berries, and more citrus
