Cobbler · Sherry
Sherry Cobbler
The drink that popularised the straw.
Sherry, sugar and citrus over a dome of crushed ice — the 1800s sensation so cold you needed a straw to drink it.
Ingredients
- Amontillado Sherry45 ml
- Palo Cortado45 ml
- Superfine Sugar1 tsp
- Orange Wheel1/2
- Lemon Wheel1/2
Garnish
Garnish with fresh berries and citrus wheels. Serve with straws.
Method
- 1Combine sherry, sugar and citrus wheels in a shaker with ice, shake briskly.
- 2Strain into a julep cup filled with crushed ice.
The lesson
Fortified wine can be a base, not just a modifier. Low-ABV cocktails let you drink long and stay standing — a skill in itself.
