Sherry Cobbler
Source:
Bartender's Manual or How To Mix Drinks of the Present Style
page:
48
1/2
table-spoon
sugar
Ingredient: sugar
What it is: AdditiveMany 19th century recipes specifically called for white sugar, which is more refined and preferred over browner sugars. But modern white sugar is probably too refined, making raw cane sugar the best, easily available choice.
1/2
wine-glass
water
dissolve with a spoon
Ingredient: water
What it is: AdditiveUbiquitous chemical substance that is composed of hydrogen and oxygen and is essential for all forms of life -- also a component of all drinks.
sherry wine
(Use a large bar glass.)
Ingredient: sherry wine
What it is: SherryFortified wine made from white grapes that are grown near the town of Jerez, Spain. In Spanish, it is called vino de Jerez. Typically dry, "fino" sherry when only the generic name is used.
Fill the glass up with fine crystal ice; then fill the glass up with Sherry wine; stir well with a spoon, and ornament with grapes, oranges, pineapples, berries, etc., serve with a straw.
This drink is without doubt the most popular beverage in the country, with ladies as well as with gentlemen. It is a very refreshing drink for old and young.
