Brandy Cobbler
CLASSIC · SIMPLE SYRUP

Brandy Cobbler

A classic mid-19th century American cobbler built over crushed ice, showcasing brandy's warmth lifted by fresh citrus and a whisper of sweetness - elegant, refreshing, and effortlessly crowd-pleasing.

Ingredients
Simple Syrup10 ml
Club Soda30 ml
Brandy60 ml
Orange Slice
Lemon Slice
Maraschino Cherry
Glassware
Old-fashioned glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Caramel · Honey · Lemon · Orange · Vanilla

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Add simple syrup to an old-fashioned glass.

  2. 2

    Add club soda and stir briefly to combine.

  3. 3

    Fill the glass almost to the rim with crushed ice.

  4. 4

    Pour in the brandy and stir gently to integrate.

  5. 5

    Garnish with an orange slice, a lemon slice, and a maraschino cherry.

  6. 6

    Serve with a straw.

From the Bartender

The cobbler is one of America's oldest cocktail categories, popularized in the 1830s and famously praised by Charles Dickens - the crushed ice was considered so novel at the time that it was a key part of the drink's appeal. Use a quality VSOP cognac or aged American brandy for the most rewarding result.

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