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Horse's Neck

The Horse's Neck is a classic Ordinary Drink cocktail featuring Lemon peel, Brandy, Ginger ale. Watch our video tutorial to master this recipe.

About This Cocktail

The Horse's Neck is a classic, elegant cocktail that features a simple but refined combination of brandy and ginger ale, garnished with a long, spiral twist of lemon peel, which gives the drink its distinctive "neck" appearance. The drink is light, refreshing, and aromatic, with the warmth of the brandy balanced by the effervescence and subtle spiciness of the ginger ale.

Ingredients

Lemon peel
LEMON PEEL
1 long strip
Brandy
BRANDY
2 oz
Ginger ale
GINGER ALE
5 oz
Bitters
BITTERS
2 dashes

How to Mix

Pour brandy and ginger ale directly into highball glass with ice cubes. Stir gently. Garnish with lemon zest. If desired, add dashes of Angostura Bitter.