RestaurantsAlberto's LoungeSherry Cobbler Recipe

Sherry Cobbler Recipe

Inspired by Alberto's Lounge
Time30m
Serves1

Fino Sherry, Strawberry & Rhubarb Shrub, Lemon

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

Method

Prep Shrub (if not pre-made)

1

Make quick strawberry & rhubarb shrub (yields ~1 cup)

Combine 1 cup chopped strawberries and 1 cup chopped rhubarb with 1 cup sugar in a nonreactive bowl. Macerate until juices are released (about 30 minutes), then stir in 1 cup apple cider vinegar. Transfer to a jar, refrigerate for at least 24 hours, then strain into a bottle, pressing solids to extract liquid. Store chilled. Use 1.5 oz per cocktail.

Assemble Cocktail

2

Fill a large rocks or Collins glass two-thirds full with crushed ice (about 1 to 1 1/2 cups).

3

In a mixing glass or shaker without ice, combine 1.5 oz strawberry & rhubarb shrub and 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice. If your shrub is very tart, add 0.25 oz simple syrup; otherwise omit.

4

Stir the shrub, lemon and optional syrup briefly to combine (10–15 seconds).

5

Pour the shrub mixture over the crushed ice in the serving glass, distributing it across the ice.

6

Slowly pour 4 oz (about 120 ml) fino sherry over the top so it percolates through the crushed ice, creating gradual dilution and layering of flavor.

7

If desired, top with up to 1 oz soda water for a lighter, fizzy finish. Gently stir once with a bar spoon to integrate layers without fully homogenizing.

Garnish & Serve

8

Skewer or place the sliced strawberry and rhubarb ribbon on the rim or tuck them into the ice near the top of the glass.

9

Add a lemon wheel or twist and a sprig of mint. Optionally clap the mint between your palms before placing it to release aroma.

10

Serve with a short straw and a small spoon so guests can sip through the ice. Encourage occasional stirring to rebalance as the ice melts.