Sherry Cobbler | Recipe and Lore | Alchemix | Cocktails

The Alchemist,

Unknown

The Poison,

Simple Syrup

.25oz/7ml

Amontillado Sherry

3.5oz/100ml

Muddled

Sliced Orange

Glassware

Goblet

Garnish

Mint

Garnish

Berries

Garnish

Orange Slice

The Alchemy,

In a Tin, add 1 quartered Orange Wheel, then simple syrup. Muddle. Add Sherry. Shake. Fine Strain into a Goblet Glass. Add Crushed Ice. Garnish with Seasonal berries. Serve or Imbibe.

The Lore,

The first ever mention of the Sherry Cobbler shows up in one ‘Diary of Katherin Jane Ellice.’ A Canadian who documented her tipple’d travels around the states. Yet, the main event springing this cocktail into fame was fictional. A scene from Charles Dickens’ ‘Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit’ where the main character was transformed by both the cocktail and the experience of drinking through a straw. The book also made the straw famous.

The Philosophy,

The Sherry Cobbler is a staple in American Cocktail Culture. One of many drinks imbedded into the rich lore of Cocktail history through literature by one the great writers who also enjoyed a drink.

The Era,

Mid-1800s. By the time Katherine Jane Ellice wrote about this cocktail in 1838, it was likely already ingrained into American Cocktail Culture. By the Late 1800’s it was the most popular cocktail in America.

The Geology,

Unknown

The Essence,

This simple balance of Sugar, Fruit, and Sherry is deep, rich, and flavorful. The Fresh Orange Slice, muddled, pairs perfectly with the Amontillado Sherry. A Sherry who, in its latter life of aging, is exposed to the air, oxidising it and thereby giving it a browning color and flavor similar to an apple left out for a day. The fruity and minty nose open up the cocktail for a rich experience that can only be enjoyed through a straw.

Alchemix Assessment,

Fruity, Nutty, Deep, Dark, and Rich. A Classic American Cocktail Drinking Experience.

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