The cobbler is one of the oldest cocktail families going, and it works beautifully with sweet vermouth as the base. We have kept this one simple: Estate shaken with fresh strawberries and a splash of orange, poured over a mound of crushed ice so it stays cold and opens up slowly as you drink. It looks the part at a garden table and tastes even better than it looks.
Ingredients
- 60 ml Estate English Sweet Vermouth
- 2 fresh strawberries (hulled)
- 15 ml fresh orange juice
- Strawberry half + mint sprig (garnish)
Method
Step 1: Muddle and shake
Lightly muddle the strawberries in the base of a shaker. Add Estate and orange juice with ice and shake hard for 10 seconds.
Step 2: Strain over crushed ice
Fine strain into a rocks glass or tumbler packed with crushed ice.
Step 3: Garnish and serve
Top with more crushed ice, then garnish with a strawberry half and a sprig of mint. Serve with a short straw.
Tasting Notes
Rich, herbaceous vermouth meets ripe English strawberry and bright orange, served cold over crushed ice. The cobbler format keeps everything fresh and sippable -- a garden party classic brought back to life.
About Estate English Sweet Vermouth
Estate English Sweet Vermouth is a rich, herbaceous sweet vermouth handmade in South London by Asterley Bros.