Kim Laidlaw

Classic: Horsefeather

banner
Preparation info
  • Makes

    1

    Drink
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Spirits of '76: Celebrating 250 Years with Cocktails from Every State
Spirits of '76

By Kim Laidlaw

Published 2026

  • About

A spicy, citrusy staple with Midwestern roots, this bold blend of rye whiskey, ginger beer, bitters, and lemon delivers a refreshing kick. Popular in Kansas City, its origins are often traced to Lawrence, Kansas, cementing its place in the Sunflower State’s cocktail canon.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces rye whiskey
  • 1 ounce lemon juice
  • 3 dashes

Method

Combine the whiskey, lemon juice, and bitters in a highball glass. Add ice and stir well. Top with the ginger beer. Garnish with a mint leaf and serve.