Suffering Bastard is a refreshing classic cocktail made with gin, brandy, lime juice and ginger ale. The spicy character of the ginger and the crisp acidity of the citrus make for a drink that is both powerful and refreshing.
The Suffering Bastard cocktail originated in the 1940s at the famous Shepheard's Hotel bar in Cairo, Egypt. British soldiers and pilots stationed in the area during the Second World War were frequent visitors to the bar. The story goes that the bartender, Joe Scialom, wanted to prepare a refreshing drink to ease the hangover of the soldiers.
The resulting concoction quickly became very popular. Thanks to the refreshing effect of ginger and the vibrant aroma of citrus, the drink was both invigorating and refreshing. For this reason, he became known among the soldiers as the "hangover savior".
“Sometimes even a little relief after the most difficult days can feel like a great luxury.”
After the war, the cocktail spread to different bars and gradually entered the tiki bar culture. Today, the Suffering Bastard is one of the interesting cocktails that can be found on both classic and tropical bar menus.
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Ingredients
Unit System
30 mlGin
30 mlbrandy
15 mlFresh Lime Juice
2 dashesAngostura Bitters
120 mlGinger Soda (Ginger Beer or Ginger Ale)
·Ice
Mintleaves (optional)
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Method
1
Add gin, brandy, lime juice and bitters to the shaker.
2
Add some ice and shake briefly.
3
Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice.
4
Top with ginger ale and fill the glass.
5
Stir gently and serve with an optional mint leaf.
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Bartender Tips
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If the lime juice is fresh, the fresh character of the cocktail is much more pronounced.
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Using ginger beer gives the drink a stronger and spicier character.
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Filling the glass completely with ice keeps the drink cooler for longer.
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