"Gimme a whiskey, ginger ale on the side. And don't be stingy, baby"
From the movie (1930) silent Anna Christie.
Whiskey & Ginger (a.k.a. Horse’s Neck or Hero’s Neck)makes one highball1 ½ oz.
whiskey
ginger ale
lemon peel
Place a few ice cubes in a highball glass. Cut lemon peel into a long, spiraling strip, and drape over the side of the glass. Add whiskey, top up with ginger ale, and stir gently.