Recipe
- 4oz dry amontillado sherry (Lustau)
- 2 brown sugar cubes (~2tsp)
- 2 slices of orange
In a shaker, muddle the orange and sugar (be gentle as to not get too much of the bitter white pith). Add sherry and ice. Shake well, and strain over some fresh crushed ice. Garnish with fresh fruits of the season.
About
My first sherry cobbler! Ultra refreshing, fruity but not too sweet, with a touch of savoriness, and oh so amazing. I could seriously drink like 10 of these in a sitting and can’t believe I’ve been missing out. Conveniently enough, it’s also one of the easiest drinks to make, requiring only one bottle of alcohol and 3 total ingredients.
This was one of the most popular drinks in 19th century America, and when recreating this, the choice of sherry is not to be overlooked. Sherry is a type of Spanish fortified wine and comes in a wide variety of styles, ranging from extremely dry (not sweet) to syrup-level sweet. As you can imagine, with a drink composed of sherry as the only liquid component, the choice of sherry is important.
Fortified wines are often associated with sweet dessert wines, such as port, vermouths, and such. However, the traditional classic American sherry cobbler calls for a dry sherry, which tastes similar or less sweet than a glass of typical wine. Feel free to experiment with other sherries, or even other types of fortified wines – just make sure you adjust your additional sugar accordingly to avoid overly sweet messes.
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