Gin Cobbler
Gin, orange and sugar over crushed ice. A 1800s cobbler served with a straw.
Shaken · Julep cup · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 21% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Gin
- 15 ml Sugar syrup
- 15 ml Orange juice
- Orange slice (garnish)
- Berries (garnish)
Method
- Pour 60 ml gin into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml sugar syrup into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml orange juice into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Gin 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.
Gin Cobbler FAQ
What's in a Gin Cobbler?
60 ml gin, 15 ml sugar syrup, 15 ml orange juice, garnished with orange slice and berries.
How strong is a Gin Cobbler?
About 21% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.9 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Gin Cobbler?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Gin Cobbler in?
A julep cup, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No julep cup? Use a rocks glass.
