Horse’s Neck

Classic collection

Make Horse’s Neck with Cognac, Ginger Ale, Dash of Angostura Bitters (optional). Follow the measured ingredients below, then use Recipe Lab to record and compare your own version.

Ingredients

Metric measures · IBA reference

40 ml Cognac
120 ml Ginger Ale
Dash of Angostura Bitters (optional)

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Preparation

Build cognac and ginger ale over ice in a highball. Mix lightly and add the optional bitters.

Garnish

Finish with rind of one lemon spiral.

Before your next pour

IBA reference specification. Follow the listed measures; brands and ingredient batches can change the finished balance.

Measure accurately and compare trials at the same serving temperature. In Recipe Lab, record ingredient brands, syrup strength and the single adjustment you want to test.

IBA specification ↗ · Reviewed 4 October 2026