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

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Directions

  1. 1

    Shake spirits and lime with ice

  2. 2

    Strain into a glass with ice

  3. 3

    Top with ginger beer, stir, and garnish.

Key Info

Style

highball

Family

buck

Flavor

Bright lime and warming ginger with herbal and fruity spirit complexity

Time of Day

anytime

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