Horse's Neck
Also known as Cocktail Horse's Neck
The Horse's Neck is a medium brandy highball, sweet and herbal on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass. Also known as the Cocktail Horse's Neck. It's one of the International Bartenders Association's official contemporary classics cocktails.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 84 out of 100
- Fruity
- 22 out of 100
- Bitter
- 16 out of 100
- Herbal
- 54 out of 100
- Boozy
- 35 out of 100
How to make a Horse's Neck
To make a Horse's Neck, build over ice in a highball glass: 2 oz brandy, 5 oz ginger ale and 2 dashes Bitters. Garnish with lemon peel.
You'll need
- Brandy2 oz
- Ginger ale5 oz
- Bitters2 dashes
- Lemon peelgarnish
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in brandy and bitters.
- 3
Top with ginger ale.
- 4
Give it one gentle stir.
- 5
Garnish with a lemon twist.
Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the ginger ale fizzy.
Horse's Neck questions
What does a Horse's Neck taste like?
Mostly sweet and herbal. It's a medium drink at about 11% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Horse's Neck?
About 11% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
Is a Cocktail Horse's Neck the same as a Horse's Neck?
Yes. Cocktail Horse's Neck is another name for the Horse's Neck; the recipe on this page covers both.
What's the difference between a Horse's Neck and a Champagne Cocktail?
Both use brandy and Bitters. The Horse's Neck adds ginger ale, while the Champagne Cocktail uses champagne and sugar. Both are built in the glass, but the Horse's Neck goes in a highball glass and the Champagne Cocktail in a champagne flute.
Can I make Horse's Necks in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 12 oz brandy and ⅓ oz Bitters in a jug and chill it. Top each glass with ginger ale as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve a Horse's Neck in?
A highball glass.