Horse's Neck Cocktail Recipe
A classic highball cocktail dating back to the late 19th century, originally a non-alcoholic ginger ale drink that later incorporated brandy or bourbon. It is known for its long, spiraling lemon peel garnish that resembles a horse's neck.
Make This
- Base
- Cognac
- Glass
- Highball glass
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- 3 minutes
- Strength
- Medium
- Flavor
- Spicy
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Cognac
- 4 oz Ginger Ale
- dash Angostura Bitters
Instructions
- Place a long spiral of lemon peel in a highball glass, draping one end over the rim and letting it spiral inside the glass.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in the cognac (or brandy/bourbon) and optional bitters.
- Top with ginger ale and stir gently.