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Horse's Neck

A brandy and ginger ale highball with a dramatic lemon peel. The garnish does most of the theater.

ClassicBrandyRefreshingBubblesNo Shaker
A classic Horse's Neck cocktail served over ice in a tall glass, featuring a long, dramatic, uncut spiral of lemon peel curling all the way down inside the drink.
Difficulty Easy
Glass Highball glass
Ice Build over ice
Tools Bar spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Brandy
  • 4–5 oz Ginger ale
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters Optional, but recommended.
  • 1 long peel Long lemon peel Optional garnish, but it is the whole look.

How to make it

  1. Place a long lemon peel in a highball glass if using.
  2. Fill the glass with ice.
  3. Add brandy and bitters.
  4. Top with ginger ale.
  5. Stir gently.

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