Sherry Cobbler
Credit: André Baranowski
MAKES 1
Fruit-and-wine cobblers were popular in the United States in the mid-1800s. Author David Wondrich considers this one to be "as simple and tasty a drink as has ever been concocted by the hands of mankind". In it, a touch of citrus offsets the sherry's nutty character.
4 oz. dry amontillado or oloroso sherry
1⁄4 oz. (or 1⁄2 tbsp.) simple syrup
2 orange slices, halved
1. In a cocktail shaker, combine sherry, simple syrup, and a halved orange slice. Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds and strain into a highball glass filled with cracked ice. Garnish with another halved orange slice and serve.
a longtime sherry lover, i always imagined there were cocktail possibilities unknown to me, so after reading wondrich's article, i made the bamboo for myself (qv) and this for my wife and her friend. my wife wasn't enthused, but the friend and i agreed the cobbler is delightfully refreshing, ideal for summertime, and ineffably old fashioned. like something your auntie would drink. your cool auntie.
a longtime sherry lover, i always imagined there were cocktail possibilities unknown to me, so after reading wondrich's article, i made the bamboo for myself (qv) and this for my wife and her friend. my wife wasn't enthused, but the friend and i agreed the cobbler is delightfully refreshing, ideal for summertime, and ineffably old fashioned. like something your auntie would drink. your cool auntie.
Rating: 5