In the Holiday Spirit with a Swizzle and Twist
Inspiring Low-Alcohol Cocktails for Holiday Hosting
Currently my favorite Cobbler uses Amontillado sherry with its harmonious blend of salinity and nuttiness. Or try Fino sherry, which will be drier and a little herby. Be sure to try different styles of fortified wines to find your own favorites.
Ingredients
SERVINGS: Makes 1 cocktail
- 4 orange slices (or tangerine, blood orange or clementine)
- 2 ounces sherry (or Amontillado or Fino sherry, Port or sweet vermouth)
- ¼ ounce simple syrup (or your favorite fruit or herbal liqueur)
- Crushed ice
- 2–3 blackberries for garnish
- Sprigs of fresh mint for garnish
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Preparation
Muddle orange slices in the bottom of a julep tin or rocks glass, add your preferred fortified wine, add crushed ice, swizzle or stir vigorously for 15 seconds and top with a dome of crushed ice. Garnish and dust with powdered sugar.
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