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Built · 1 serving

Horse’s Neck

A refreshing cognac and ginger-ale highball defined by a long lemon spiral.

Short answer

Horse’s Neck is a built cocktail made with cognac and ginger ale. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodBuilt
GlassHighball
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Horse’s Neck 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
Horse’s Neck ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cognac40 ml4 cl1.4 oz1 part
Ginger Ale120 ml12 cl4.1 oz3 parts
Aromatic bitters (optional)1 dash——Optional

Garnish: One long continuous lemon-peel spiral

Method

How to make Horse’s Neck

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the highball, prepare fresh serving ice, and ready the One long continuous lemon-peel spiral.

  2. 02

    Measure cognac, ginger ale, aromatic bitters accurately before opening any carbonated ingredient.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Build the cognac and cold ginger ale over fresh ice, stir gently, and add the optional bitters only at the end.

  5. 05

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

  6. 06

    Finish with One long continuous lemon-peel spiral and serve immediately while fresh.

Tasting profile

What does Horse’s Neck taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength2 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Horse’s Neck questions

What is in a Horse’s Neck?

Kokto’s build uses cognac and ginger ale, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Horse’s Neck take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Horse’s Neck 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 Horse’s Neck 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 B003https://iba-world.com/iba-cocktail/horses-neck/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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