Horse's Neck

Cognac and ginger ale form an easy highball distinguished by a long lemon spiral. The peel contributes aroma while the measured mixer lengthens the spirit without requiring shaking or a separate syrup.

Horse's Neck served in a highball glass with a long lemon-peel spiral against a black background.

Active preparation: 4 minutes

Ingredients

  • 40 ml Cognac
  • 120 ml Ginger ale, non-alcoholic
  • 1 piece Lemon peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Chill a highball glass and measure the ingredients. Fill it with ice.
  2. Add the still ingredients and stir briefly to combine.
  3. Pour in the measured carbonated ingredients slowly, then lift once with a spoon to mix.
  4. Finish with a long lemon-peel spiral and serve promptly.