Sherry Cobbler

Two dry sherry styles are shaken with sugar and citrus pieces, then served over crushed ice. The fruit contributes juice and peel aroma during shaking, while the ice creates a gradually softening texture.

sherry Cobbler served in a mug glass with fresh berries and quarter-wheels of orange and lemon

Active preparation: 4 minutes

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Amontillado sherry
  • 45 ml Palo Cortado sherry
  • 1 tsp Superfine white sugar
  • 0.5 piece Orange wheel
  • 0.5 piece Lemon wheel
  • 1 piece Orange slice or wedge, for garnish
  • 1 piece Lemon slice or wedge, for garnish
  • 3 piece Fresh mixed berries, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cut each half citrus wheel into two quarters and place them in a shaker with both sherries and the sugar.
  2. Stir briefly to wet the sugar, then add ice and shake briskly.
  3. Strain into a stainless-steel cup or sturdy glass filled with crushed ice.
  4. Add the berries and quarter-wheel garnishes, and serve with a straw.