Horse’s Neck
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Bourbon whiskey — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Ginger ale, to top — 120 ml (4 oz)
- Angostura bitters, optional — 2 dashes
Method
- Cut a long spiral of lemon peel and hang it inside a highball glass, draped over the rim.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Add the whiskey and bitters if using.
- Top with ginger ale and stir gently.
Description: A simple whiskey and ginger ale highball distinguished by its dramatic long spiral lemon-peel garnish.
Cultural Background: Dates to the late 1800s, originally a non-alcoholic drink before whiskey (or brandy) became standard by the early 1900s.
Tips: Use a channel knife or vegetable peeler to cut one continuous, unbroken spiral of peel for the full visual effect.
Variations: Add a dash of bitters, sometimes called a "Horse's Neck with a Kick," for extra depth.
Serving Suggestion: Serve tall, with the peel visibly draped over the rim as the drink's signature look.
Nutrition: Approx. 155 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Can I make this without alcohol?
A: Yes — it was originally a non-alcoholic drink; simply omit the whiskey.
- Bourbon whiskey — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Ginger ale, to top — 120 ml (4 oz)
- Angostura bitters, optional — 2 dashes
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