Horse’s Neck
Ginger ale lengthens Cognac; a continuous lemon peel gives aroma without requiring a large citrus-juice dose.
IBA published specification · 1 reference serve.
Glassware
Technique
Ice
Garnish
Preparation effort
Ingredients & measurements
| Ingredient | mL | US fl oz | Source measure / qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cognac | 40 | 1.35 | 40 ml Cognac |
| Ginger Ale | 120 | 4.06 | 120 ml Ginger Ale |
| Dash of Angostura Bitters (optional) | — | — | Dash of Angostura Bitters (optional) |
Converted equivalents are rounded for display; use one measurement system consistently. Dashes, spoonfuls, fruit counts and unspecified top-ups remain source measures. A blank equivalent does not mean zero.
How to make it
Combine Cognac and ginger ale over ice and mix lightly. Add optional bitters and the long lemon peel.
Glass: Highball. Ice: Cubes. Garnish: rind of one lemon spiral.
Flavor & balance
- Sweet (supporting): Sweeteners, fruit or sweetened modifiers round the attack and add weight; product sugar varies.
- Bitter (supporting): Cocktail bitters or coffee contribute a bitter accent; a small dose need not dominate.
- Spicy (Heat) (supporting): Ginger or pepper seasoning supplies heat distinct from ethanol warmth.
- Earthy / Herbal (supporting): Botanicals, fresh herbs or the base spirit give aromatic plant character; this is not a basic taste.
Assess sweetness, bitterness and tactile drying separately. These flavor expectations are based on recipe structure, not measured tasting scores. Actual products, ice and dilution will change the result.
Preparation & batching
Service complexity: low. Batchability: spirit components only.
- Measure and label the chosen product specification; chill appropriate glassware.
Add carbonated ingredients at service; do not shake or store the finished fizzy drink as a still batch. Workload is an editorial assessment; no labor timing or storage validation is claimed.
Spirit & ingredient choices
Recipe notes & variations
For a Black Flannel variation, change one component at a time and record the selected product, proof, sweetener concentration and dilution. Compare it with this reference before naming or publishing the variation.