Sherry Cobbler
Sherry, sugar and orange over crushed ice. The most popular drink of the 1840s.
Shaken · Julep cup · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 9% ABV
Ingredients
- 90 ml Dry sherry (fino)
- 15 ml Sugar syrup
- 15 ml Orange juice
- Orange slice (garnish)
- Berries (garnish)
Method
- Pour 90 ml dry sherry (fino) 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 Sherry 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.
Sherry Cobbler FAQ
What's in a Sherry Cobbler?
90 ml dry sherry (fino), 15 ml sugar syrup, 15 ml orange juice, garnished with orange slice and berries.
How strong is a Sherry Cobbler?
About 9% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.1 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Sherry Cobbler?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Sherry Cobbler in?
A julep cup, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No julep cup? Use a rocks glass.
