Tuxedo Cobbler

By Rebekah Peppler

Published November 8, 2022

  • Chris Simpson for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.
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This modern take on the Sherry Cobbler — and nod to the classic Tuxedo and Tuxedo No. 2 cocktails — makes for a bright, refreshing drink that’s slightly higher in alcohol by volume (or A.B.V.). The optional but highly recommended absinthe rinse lends a subtle yet grounding anise flavor to the drink. If you don’t have absinthe, use a splash of anise-forward pastis. To rinse, add the absinthe to the glass and swirl to coat; tip out the rest. A pinch of salt both aids in balancing the drink and highlights manzanilla sherry’s inherent salinity. If you don’t have manzanilla, use fino or, if you’re looking for a slightly richer drink, amontillado sherry.

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Ingredients

Yield:1 drink

  • ¼ ounce absinthe (optional)

  • 6 thinly sliced lemon wheels

  • ½ ounce simple syrup

  • Pinch of flaky sea salt

  • 1 ½ ounces gin

  • 1 ½ ounces manzanilla sherry

  • 4 dashes orange bitters

  • Ice cubes

  • Crushed ice, for serving (see Tip)

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Nutritional analysis per serving

62 grams carbs; 384 calories; 2 grams fat; 14 grams fiber; 151 milligrams sodium; 6 grams protein; 23 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Chill a highball or Collins glass. Rinse the glass with absinthe, if using, tossing out any excess liquid.

  2. Step 2

    In a mixing glass, muddle 4 of the lemon wheels with the simple syrup and salt. Add the gin, sherry, bitters and ice cubes and stir until chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into the chilled glass and top with enough crushed ice to mound above the rim. Garnish with the remaining 3 lemon wheels. Serve with a straw.

Tip

  • To crush ice, put cubed ice in a clean canvas or plastic bag. Close tightly then, if using a plastic bag, wrap gently in a cloth napkin or tea towel. Place on a stable surface and use a rolling pin to crust the ice into small pieces. Use immediately.

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michaelinsf

I modified this lovely summer cocktail by floating a small amount of Spindrift lemon seltzer on the finished drink.

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