sherry cobbler

American  

noun

1. a cobbler drink made with sherry, sliced fruits, and ice.

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Etymology

Origin of sherry cobbler

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

It’s a classic sherry cobbler with a tiki twist.

From Seattle Times

Do you love that sherry cobbler cocktail from Belcampo?

From Los Angeles Times

If you are sensible, you will have had a couple of Josh Goldman's cocktails, which are the best in any restaurant in town at the moment: a fragrant sherry cobbler straight out of the 19th century, perhaps, a sour made with beets and tequila, or something called the Temptation of Bitterness that includes an entire ounce and a half of Angostura bitters but goes down like iced tea.

From Los Angeles Times

But if you’re hot and sweaty and have a good view of the star-spangled sky next week, just remember: Sherry Cobbler is as American-summer classic as it gets, and it pairs beautifully with the smell of fireworks.

From Washington Post

Sherry was a common punch ingredient, and in the late 1800s, the sherry cobbler, a simple yet summer-perfect concoction of sherry, sugar, citrus and ice, was so beloved that it became known as the drink that popularized the straw.

From Washington Post