Horsefeather Cocktail – Football Cocktails

This delicious Horsefeather cocktail is the perfect drink to sip on football game day!

If you’re a weekend football game fan, you’ll enjoy this Horsefeather drink. It’s a mixed whiskey drink perfect for game day drinks. Along with whiskey, there’s ginger beer, angostura bitters and a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Spicy and citrusy, it’s a great whiskey cocktail for watching the football game!

Why You’ll Love this Horsefeather Drink

This refreshing drink is a Kansas City Chiefs cocktail favorite, so if you’re a Chiefs fan it’s perfect for enjoying while you cheer for your team. Similar to a Moscow Mule, the Horsefeather is a popular regional drink in Kansas City.

And, it’s so easy to make for yourself and friends at home. Normally served in a highball glass, but you can easily serve this in a mason jar glass or tumbler.

We’ve used our favorite whiskey in this recipe and you can see all our Crown Royal Whiskey cocktails here. We’ve included our popular Grapefruit Whiskey Smash.

Need a whiskey cocktail for a crowd? Try this refreshing Crown Peach Fizz pitcher recipe – the recipe makes 6 servings.

And, if you’re a fan of Bourbon, check our our collection of favorite Bourbon drinks.

Horsefeather Cocktail Ingredients

• Whiskey (we’ve used our usual – Crown Royal Whiskey)
• Ginger Beer (the spicier the better)
• Angostura Bitters
• Lemon

Start by filling a highball glass with ice. Note to self: next time, make sure there’s enough ice in the freezer! If you’ve got lots, fill that glass!

Pour in the whiskey.

Next, it’s time for the ginger beer. You can add as much as you like! Pour it over the ice and whiskey.

Now it’s time for the bitters. Give that bottle a good shake and add 4 dashes of Angostura bitters.

Cut a lemon in half and add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Stir and garnish with some curled lemon peel if you like.

Horsefeathers Cocktail FAQs

Where did the Horsefeather drink originate?

I’m not sure. There seems to be some thought that it was developed in the 1990’s in Lawrence, Kansas. Another school of thought leans more towards Kansas City, Missouri. Either way, over the years, it has become a very popular Kansas City cocktail. 

What are some signature Kansas City alcoholic drinks?

The Horsefeather is definitely one of them, with some touting it as the most popular signature Kansas City cocktail. The Kansas City Ice Water (with gin and vodka) is another very popular drink!

Angostura Bitters FAQ’s:

What are bitters?

Bitters are a combination of spirits and water, that are then steeped in botanicals like flowers or leaves.

Is there alcohol in bitters?

Yes there definitely is alcohol in bitters. Usually the alcohol content is between 35 and 45 per cent. It’s used in small amounts, though, in cocktails to add enhanced flavor. They really do make a difference.

What drink uses Angostura Bitters?

Several cocktail recipes call for Angostura bitters, such as this Horsefeather cocktail; the Old Fashioned and the Manhattan also call for it.

Horsefeather Cocktail Recipe