Taste profile
Balanced, light, balanced, and balanced.
BrandyMediumHighball glass
Cocktail guide
Horse's Neck
Horse's Neck combines Lemon Peel, Brandy, Ginger Ale, Bitters in a ordinary drink served in a highball glass. It is a strong fit for cozy night in and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
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Best for cozy night in.
Quick tags
IBAContemporaryClassic
Quick fact
A horse's neck is a cocktail recognised by the International Bartenders Association (IBA), identifiably sporting a long, curling strip of lemon rind.
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Ingredients
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How to make it
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- 1Pour brandy and ginger ale directly into highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2Stir gently.
- 3Garnish with lemon zest.
- 4If desired, add dashes of Angostura Bitter.
Method
Stirred
Finish
Usually finished with Lemon Peel.
Taste map
Strength
Balanced
Sweetness
Light
Sourness
Balanced
Bitterness
Balanced
Read: Horse's Neck is a medium alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Lemon Peel, Brandy, Ginger Ale.
Texture and serve cues
✓Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Highball glass
Method
Stirred
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor & pairing
Expect a balanced profile with support from Lemon Peel, Brandy, Ginger Ale. Pairs nicely with richer plates, cheese boards, roasted nuts, or dessert.
Serving & context
Serve in a highball glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Horse's Neck is associated with the Contemporary Classics family of modern cocktail classics.
Background
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A horse's neck is a cocktail recognised by the International Bartenders Association (IBA), identifiably sporting a long, curling strip of lemon rind.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Brandy
Category
Ordinary Drink
IBA category
Contemporary Classics
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Highball glass
Method
Stirred
Garnish
Usually finished with Lemon Peel.
Sources and extras
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Reference note: Horse's neck
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