MAKES 1

Fruit-and-wine cobblers were popular in the United States in the mid-1800s. Author David Wondrich considers this one to be "as simple and tasty a drink as has ever been concocted by the hands of mankind". In it, a touch of citrus offsets the sherry's nutty character.

4 oz. dry amontillado or oloroso sherry
1⁄4 oz. (or 1⁄2 tbsp.) simple syrup
2 orange slices, halved

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine sherry, simple syrup, and a halved orange slice. Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds and strain into a highball glass filled with cracked ice. Garnish with another halved orange slice and serve.