Highball · Cognac
Horse's Neck
Named for its garnish.
Cognac and ginger ale over ice, defined by a single lemon peel cut in one long unbroken spiral draped over the rim.
Ingredients
- Cognac40 ml
- Ginger Ale120 ml
- Dash of Angostura Bitters (optional)
Garnish
Garnish with a long lemon-rind spiral.
Method
- 1Pour Cognac and ginger ale directly into highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2Stir gently.
The lesson
The garnish is the drink's name here — a reminder that presentation isn't decoration, it's identity. Cut the whole peel in one go.
