Description
The Horsefeather Cocktail is a bold, citrusy drink made with whiskey, ginger beer, and bitters. It’s a refreshing and invigorating choice for whiskey lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz rye whiskey or bourbon
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 4–6 oz ginger beer
- 2–3 dashes Angostura bitters
- Ice
- Lemon wedge or peel (for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Pour in the whiskey and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Top off with ginger beer, leaving some room at the top.
- Add 2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge or peel.
Notes
- Use lime juice instead of lemon for a tangier flavor.
- Try different bitters like orange or Peychaud’s for a unique twist.
- Add a splash of club soda for a lighter version.
- Make it spicy with a slice of jalapeño or a spicy ginger beer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg