Whiskey Cobbler vintage cocktail recipe

Whiskey Cobbler Recipe

The Whiskey Cobbler is a vintage cobbler recipe from Harry Johnson's New and Improved Bartender's Manual, Harry Johnson, 1882. The original wording is preserved here beside a modernized version for easier mixing.

Source: Harry Johnson's New and Improved Bartender's Manual, Harry Johnson, 1882 . Original wording preserved.

Original Recipe

Use large bar glass, 3 dashes of raspberry syrup, 1½ tablespoonsful of sugar, 2 wine glasses of good Whiskey, fill the tumbler with ice, shake well, and dress with oranges, etc. Serve with straws.

Modern Recipe

Ingredients

  • 3 dashes raspberry syrup
  • 1½ tablespoons (22.5 ml) sugar
  • 3 oz (90 ml) whiskey
  • Ice

Instructions

Fill a glass with ice, add all ingredients, and shake well. Garnish with orange slices and other seasonal fruits. Serve with straws.

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