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DictionarycobblerMixed alcoholic drink
noun

cobbler

A drink made with wine or liquor, sugar, and fruit.

The bartender serves a sherry cobbler with fruit and crushed ice.

Etymology
sherry cobblerEnglisha mixed drink with sherry and fruit

The drink-name spread from sherry cobbler to related drinks. The reason for the original name cobbler is uncertain.

More examples

  • She ordered a cobbler.
  • The menu listed several cobblers.
  • He stirred the cobbler before serving it.

Forms

cobbler · cobblers

Similar words

cocktail
A broader category of mixed alcoholic drinks.
punch
Often mixed and served in larger shared quantities.