When you’re kicking up your feet to watch Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes’ unstoppable duo, mix up our Horsefeather, a Kansas City Chiefs cocktail, as an ode to this team’s passion. But, if alcohol is not quite your thing, you can always substitute the rye for an NA version, or completely omit it if you prefer. With our without rye, we promise that our Horsefeather cocktail will make the game even more exciting.
What is a Horsefeather Cocktail?
The Horsefeather cocktail is a rye whiskey cocktail that is the iconic beverage of Kansas City. It’s a simple yet flavorful mix of whiskey (if it’s rye, even better), ginger beer, a splash of citrus, and a few dashes of Angostura bitters. Our version made by Neave Hengelsberg, bar manager at Jackworth Ginger Beer uses their bold and flavorful in-house made ginger beer and tweaks some of the measurements. Think of it as a slightly more complex and drier version of a Moscow Mule.
While its exact origins are murky, some believe the Horsefeather came about sometime in the late 20th century, possibly as a variation on other whiskey highballs. Its association with Kansas City likely developed later, though there are some theories the recipe actually originated in the city itself.
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Kansas City Chiefs Horsefeather Cocktail
Description
Cheer on your favorite football team with a stronger, complex version of a Moscow mule.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Ponfeigh Rye Whiskey (Distilled in Western Pennsylvania, bringing the Chiefs and Steelers together)
- .5 oz lemon juice
- 4 dashes angostura bitters
- Top with Classic NA Jackworth Ginger Beer
- Garnish with lime, ginger, or sage
Instructions
- Mix rye whiskey, lemon juice, and bitters into a highball glass with ice.
- Top with ginger beer.
- Garnish as you wish and serve.
Recipe by Neave Hengelsberg, bar manager at Jackworth Ginger Beer
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