The horsefeather is an easy-drinking whiskey highball that is the pride and joy of bartenders in lawrence, kansas. A twist on the horses neck, its a staple at any bar in town. Unlike the horses neck, the horsefeather insists on whiskey and ginger ale no substitutions It also replaces the fussy lemon twist with a squeeze of fresh lemon, so its easier to make for a crowd. Given its origins, an american whiskey is best here. We found this recipe on the punch, where they recommend riegers kansas city whiskey from nearby kansas city, missouri.