Port Cobbler
Ruby port shaken with orange, over crushed ice. A low-alcohol Victorian cobbler.
Shaken · Wine glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 14% ABV
Ingredients
- 90 ml Ruby port
- 7.5 ml Sugar syrup
- 2 Orange slices
- Orange slice (garnish)
- Berries (garnish)
Method
- Pour 90 ml ruby port into the shaker
- Pour 7.5 ml sugar syrup into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Use crushed ice and a straw.
About the Port 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.
Port Cobbler FAQ
What's in a Port Cobbler?
90 ml ruby port, 7.5 ml sugar syrup, 2 orange slices, garnished with orange slice and berries.
How strong is a Port Cobbler?
About 14% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.3 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Port Cobbler?
Shake it. shaking chills it quickly and adds a little texture.
What glass do you serve a Port Cobbler in?
A wine glass, about 450 ml. Serve it over ice. No wine glass? Use a large tumbler.
