The Sherry Cobbler was hugely popular in the nineteenth century and is often credited with helping to popularise the use of ice in cocktails. It was also one of the first drinks to be served with a straw.
Made with sherry, sugar, and fresh fruit, it is light, refreshing, and very much a product of its time. It shows how lower alcohol drinks have long had their place in cocktail culture. It is a drink that feels both historic and surprisingly relevant.
Why Lush Life Loves It
I love how this one feels so different from most modern cocktails. It is easy, refreshing, and perfect when you want something lighter but still interesting.
Here is the recipe
Sherry Cobbler
The Sherry Cobbler is an American cocktail that dates back to the mid-19th century, or is it?? This cocktail was immensely popular during the 1800s and is often credited with popularizing the use of ice in drinks, as well as the drinking straw.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces Sherry
- ½ ounce sugar syrup
- Fresh fruit for garnish (orange slices, berries, and mint sprigs)
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with crushed ice.
- Add the sherry and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Shake well until the mixture is thoroughly chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a glass filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish with an assortment of fresh fruit.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 0.1gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 69mgSugar: 11gCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
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