What ingredients do I need for Cocktail Horse’s Neck?

To make Cocktail Horse’s Neck, you need: 3 ¼ oz Ginger Beer, 1 ¼ oz Cognac, 3 drops Angostura Bitters, 1 Lemon Peel.

How do I make Cocktail Horse’s Neck?

Wash and brush an organic, untreated lemon, then cut a spiral of lemon peel, using a citrus peel. If it is too large, cut it with a sharp knife. Put some ice in a tall tumbler glass, place the lemon peel inside and pour the cognac, add the ginger beer and let 2-3 drops of Angostura fall into it. Easy to do, but once you try it you'll love it.

What glass should I use for Cocktail Horse’s Neck?

Cocktail Horse’s Neck is traditionally served in a Highball Glass.

Is Cocktail Horse’s Neck an alcoholic drink?

Yes, Cocktail Horse’s Neck is an alcoholic cocktail.

How many calories are in Cocktail Horse’s Neck?

Cocktail Horse’s Neck contains approximately 150 calories per serving.

Cocktail Horse’s Neck

Name: Cocktail Horse’s Neck
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 3 ¼ oz Ginger Beer; 1 ¼ oz Cognac; 3 drops Angostura Bitters; 1 Lemon Peel

Cognac and ginger beer over ice with a full lemon-peel spiral and drops of Angostura. Elegant simplicity with a long tail.

10.5% ABVMediumCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

3 min

Time

150 Cal

Calories

Serving

Flavor profile

Brandy

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Ginger Beer· not in your bar3 ¼ oz
Or swap: Ginger Ale — gentler, sweeter
Cognac· not in your bar1 ¼ oz
Or swap: Armagnac — more rustic, Brandy — any good brandy works
Angostura Bitters· not in your bar3 drops
Or swap: Orange Bitters — citrus-forward, Peychaud's Bitters — brighter, anise-tinged
Lemon Peel(optional)· not in your bar1

Instructions

Wash and brush an organic, untreated lemon, then cut a spiral of lemon peel, using a citrus peel. If it is too large, cut it with a sharp knife.
Put some ice in a tall tumbler glass, place the lemon peel inside and pour the cognac, add the ginger beer and let 2-3 drops of Angostura fall into it. Easy to do, but once you try it you'll love it.