Sherry Cobbler

Sherry Cobbler

Two sherries shaken briskly with sugar and citrus wheels, strained over crushed ice and piled with berries. The nineteenth century's favorite drink, still delightful through a straw.

11% ABVMediumCocktails

Medium

Difficulty

4 min

Time

140 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Other

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Sherry· not in your bar3 oz

    Or swap: Madeira — nutty, caramelized, Port — sweeter, fruitier

  • Orange(optional)· not in your bar1/2
  • Lemon(optional)· not in your bar1/2
  • Sugar· not in your bar1 tsp

    Or swap: Honey — floral sweetness, Simple Syrup — dissolves instantly

Instructions

  1. Combine sherry, sugar and 2 quarter wheels each of orange and lemon in a shaker with ice.

  2. Shake briskly.

  3. Strain into a Julep cocktail cup filled with crushed ice.

  4. Garnish with fresh berries, ¼ wheel each orange and lemon.

  5. Serve with straws.

Pairs well with

Citrus-piled sherry over crushed ice revives a Victorian favorite — nutty bites fit:

  • Marcona almonds
  • Manchego wedges
  • Orange pound cake bites
  • Salted olive oil crackers

Also known as

Cherry cobblerSherry Cobra

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