Scotch Cobbler is a spirit cobbler with whisky, small modifiers, crushed ice, and a restrained citrus garnish.
Build Scotch, brandy, and curaçao in an old fashioned glass over crushed ice. Stir briefly and garnish with one orange slice.
Serve in an old fashioned glass over crushed ice with one orange slice. Do not add mint.
Pair it with smoked salmon, roasted nuts, aged cheddar, shortbread, or orange desserts.
Cobblers are a 19th-century drink family often served over crushed ice with fruit. This version keeps the garnish controlled.
Best for classic cocktail tastings, whisky service, and crushed-ice drinks.
Scotch brings malt and oak, brandy adds fruit warmth, curaçao provides orange sweetness, and orange garnish lifts the aroma.
Classic, whisky-led, citrus-accented, and old-fashioned.
Use a lighter blended Scotch for a softer cobbler or a smoky Scotch for a more assertive drink.
25%
⚠️ Alcoholic beverage: not suitable for minors, pregnant individuals, or designated drivers. Please enjoy responsibly.
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