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Built · 1 serving

Horsefeather

A balanced built cocktail combining ginger beer, whiskey, aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Horsefeather is a built cocktail made with ginger beer, whiskey and whisky, aromatic bitters, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodBuilt
GlassHighball
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Horsefeather ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Horsefeather ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Ginger Beer120 ml12 cl4.1 oz4 parts
Whiskey and whisky45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1.5 parts
Aromatic bitters4.5 dash———
Lemon30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part

Garnish: Lemon wedge

Method

How to make Horsefeather

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the highball, prepare fresh serving ice, and ready the Lemon wedge.

  2. 02

    Measure ginger beer, whiskey, aromatic bitters, lemon accurately before opening any carbonated ingredient.

  3. 03

    Add the non-carbonated ingredients directly to the chilled highball.

  4. 04

    Build the whiskey, lemon, and ginger beer over fresh ice, stir gently, then float the bitters across the top.

  5. 05

    Check the fill level and give one gentle lift with a bar spoon without over-diluting the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with Lemon wedge and serve immediately while fresh.

Tasting profile

What does Horsefeather taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Horsefeather questions

What is in a Horsefeather?

Kokto’s build uses ginger beer, whiskey and whisky, aromatic bitters, and lemon.

How long does a Horsefeather take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Horsefeather prepared?

It uses a built method and is served in a highball. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Horsefeather alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B013https://punchdrink.com/recipes/horsefeather/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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