Sherry Cobbler

The Sherry Cobbler is a classic American cocktail that emerged in the 1830s, around the time the drinking straw was invented. The two became closely linked — crushed ice drinks were easier to sip through a straw. In fact, it was one of the first cocktails to use both ice and a straw, contributing to its popularity. Victorians had a fascination with ice as it became more accessible, 19th century dentists believed it was unhealthy for ice to touch teeth, and the cocktail was simple to make — no special bartending skills required.

However, the Sherry Cobbler faded in popularity after Prohibition as cocktails shifted toward stronger, spirit-forward drinks like the Martini and Old Fashioned. Recently, it has made a comeback due to the revival of classic cocktails and interest in historical drinks.

We recommend making sherry cobblers while snacking on pissaladiére before dinner.

Sherry Cobbler
makes 1 cocktail

shopping list —

• 3.5 oz Amontillado or Manzanilla sherry

• .5 oz simple syrup or demerara simple syrup

• 2-3 orange slices

• crushed or pebble ice

equipment —

• cocktail shaker

• Collins glass

steps —

1. Add the sherry, simple syrup, orange slices, and ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake until chilled.

2. Strain into a Collins glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with citrus and serve with a straw.