Brandy Cobbler
Brandy shaken with orange and sugar, served over crushed ice. A nineteenth-century cobbler.
Shaken · Wine glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 28% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Cognac
- 10 ml Sugar syrup
- 7.5 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 2 Orange slices
- Orange slice (garnish)
- Berries (garnish)
Method
- Pour 60 ml cognac into the shaker
- Pour 10 ml sugar syrup into the shaker
- Pour 7.5 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Pack the glass with crushed ice.
About the Brandy Cobbler
The cobbler family. The cobbler was a hit of the 1830s and 1840s, made possible by the new trade in ice. The Sherry Cobbler is often credited with making the drinking straw popular. Cobblers are shaken with fruit and sugar and served over crushed ice with plenty of garnish.
Brandy Cobbler FAQ
What's in a Brandy Cobbler?
60 ml cognac, 10 ml sugar syrup, 7.5 ml triple sec / cointreau, 2 orange slices, garnished with orange slice and berries.
How strong is a Brandy Cobbler?
About 28% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.1 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Brandy Cobbler?
Shake it. shaking chills it quickly and adds a little texture.
What glass do you serve a Brandy Cobbler in?
A wine glass, about 450 ml. Serve it over ice. No wine glass? Use a large tumbler.
