Horse's Neck
An elegant Victorian-era highball — cognac, ginger ale, and Angostura bitters, served with a dramatic spiral of lemon peel running the length of the glass. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Cognac
- 4 oz Ginger ale
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- long lemon peel spiral (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with sophisticated British fare such as smoked oysters, potted shrimp, or cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches to match its elegant Victorian aesthetic. The ginger ale brightness also complements Asian fusion appetizers like shrimp toast or scallion pancakes.
Instructions
Cut a long spiral of lemon peel and drape it inside a highball glass with one end hooked over the rim
Fill the glass with ice
Pour cognac and bitters over the ice
Top with ginger ale
Stir gently once to combine
Tips
The dramatic lemon spiral is the signature — use a channel knife or vegetable peeler to cut it Originally a temperance drink (just ginger ale and lemon), the spirit was added later Bourbon or rye whiskey can substitute for cognac in the American version