Matthew Kelly / Supercall
The Horse’s Neck cocktail—which gets its name from the long, spiral lemon peel twisted around the inside of the glass—was an Atlantic City favorite before Prohibition hit. Though this cooler found some love as a mocktail after the Volstead Act was passed, it was restored to its full, boozy glory in the years following repeal.
FLAVOR PROFILE
Sweet
STRENGTH
INGREDIENTS
- 2 oz bourbon
- 2 dashes bitters
- ginger ale
- Long lemon twist, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
Step one
Using a channel knife, peel a lemon in a long, twisting spiral. Twist the peel around your finger or a bar spoon to make it curly.
Step two
Drop the peel into a highball glass. Drape one end of the peel over the lip of the glass so it stays in place. Fill the glass with ice.
Step three
Add bourbon and bitters, and top with ginger beer. Stir to mix and serve.
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