Suffering Bastard
Base Spirit
Gin, Brandy
Flavour Type
Citrus, Spicy
Cocktail Type
Classic
An exotic mix of gin, brandy, lime juice, ginger ale, and bitters.
Origin/History
Invented by Joe Scialom during World War II in Cairo.
Serving Instructions
Shake gin, brandy, and lime juice with ice, strain, top with ginger ale and bitters.
Occassion
All day, Refreshing moments
Year of Creation
World War II era
Classic/Modern
Classic
Garnishes
Orange slice, cherry
Aroma
Citrus, Spicy Ginger
Texture/Consistency
Fizzy, Refreshing
Pairings
Barbecue, Spicy foods
Fun Facts
Created as a hangover remedy for soldiers.
Shaking/Stirring Instructions
Shake well with ice, top with ginger ale
Ingredients
- Gin
- Brandy
- Lime juice
- Ginger ale
- Angostura bitters
Preparation Method
- 25 ml gin
- 25 ml brandy
- 15 ml lime juice
- ginger ale to top
- dash of bitters
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