What ingredients are in a Horse's Neck?

1 long strip Lemon peel, 2 oz Brandy, 5 oz Ginger ale, 2 dashes Bitters

What glass do you use for a Horse's Neck?

A Horse's Neck is traditionally served in a Highball glass.

How strong is a Horse's Neck?

A Horse's Neck has an estimated ABV of 8,35%.

How many calories are in a Horse's Neck?

A Horse's Neck contains approximately 217 calories per serving.

Horse's Neck

Glas Highball glass

Schwierigkeitsgrad Medium

Kalorien ~217 kcal

ABV 8,35%

Zutaten

Lemon peel 1 long strip
Brandy 2 oz
Ginger ale 5 oz
Bitters 2 dashes

Anweisungen

Pour brandy and ginger ale directly into highball glass with ice cubes. Stir gently. Garnish with lemon zest. If desired, add dashes of Angostura Bitter.

IBA ContemporaryClassic

The Horse's Neck is an IBA Contemporary Classic built on brandy and ginger ale, served in a highball glass with a dramatic long spiral of lemon peel draped over the rim — the 'neck' that gives the drink its name. Dashes of bitters add aromatic complexity to the otherwise gentle, effervescent combination. It is a light, approachable long drink.

History & Origins

The Horse's Neck dates to the late 19th century United States, where it began as a non-alcoholic lemonade-and-ginger-ale drink before brandy was added around Prohibition-era adaptations. It gained widespread popularity in the UK Royal Navy, where brandy and ginger ale was a standard mess drink. The IBA recognized it as a Contemporary Classic, cementing its place in modern cocktail culture.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Zesty lemon peel and spicy ginger lead, with a warm brandy undercurrent and a faint bitters spice. Palate: Light and refreshing, the ginger ale's effervescence carries the brandy's fruit-and-oak warmth, with a gentle citrus edge from the peel. Finish: Clean and dry, with a fading ginger heat and soft bitters note.

ginger citrus effervescent warming light

Pro Tip

Cut a continuous spiral lemon peel and drape it from the rim into the glass before adding ice and ingredients for the classic visual presentation.

Verwendete Techniken

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Data verified September 2017

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