Horse's Neck
CLASSIC · COGNAC

Horse's Neck

A timeless highball of striking elegance, the Horse's Neck pairs the rich, fruity depth of Cognac with the crisp, spicy effervescence of ginger ale, finished with a long spiral of lemon peel that gives the drink its iconic name.

Ingredients
Cognac40 ml
Lemon Rind Spiral
Ice Cubes
Glassware
highball glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Caramel · Ginger · Lemon · Oak · Vanilla

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Peel a long continuous spiral of lemon rind and drape it inside a chilled highball glass so it curls around the interior with one end hooked over the rim.

  2. 2

    Fill the glass with ice cubes.

  3. 3

    Pour 40ml of Cognac over the ice.

  4. 4

    Gently pour 120ml of ginger ale down the side of the glass to preserve carbonation.

  5. 5

    Add 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters.

  6. 6

    Stir briefly and gently to combine.

From the Bartender

The drink's name comes from the dramatic long lemon spiral that resembles a horse's neck; take the time to cut a single continuous peel from tip to base of the lemon for maximum visual impact and aromatic effect.

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