Style
Suffering Bastard
Originally invented as a hangover cure during WWII at Cairo’s Shepheard’s Hotel, the Suffering Bastard is a split-base cocktail with gin and brandy, mellowed with lime and ginger beer. It tastes way better than it sounds, and works whether you’re celebrating or recovering.
Ingredients
- 1ozgin
- 1ozbrandy
- .5ozlime juice
- 4ozginger beer
- 1 dashangostura bitters
Directions
- 1
Shake spirits and lime with ice
- 2
Strain into a glass with ice
- 3
Top with ginger beer, stir, and garnish.