Suffering Bastard
A potent hangover cure invented at Cairo's Shepheard's Hotel in the 1940s — a split-base of bourbon and gin with lime and ginger beer. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 1 oz Bourbon
- 1 oz London dry gin
- 0.5 oz Fresh lime juice
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- 4 oz Ginger beer
- mint sprig (garnish) garnish
- orange slice (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Complement with Egyptian mezze platter or grilled lamb kebabs — the Suffering Bastard's citrus bite and herbal undertones suit Middle Eastern spices and charred meats perfectly.
Instructions
Add bourbon, gin, lime juice, and bitters to a shaker with ice
Shake briefly for 8 seconds
Strain into a highball glass filled with ice
Top with ginger beer and stir gently
Garnish with a mint sprig and orange slice
Tips
Created by Joe Scialom at Shepheard's Hotel in Cairo during WWII as a hangover cure Despite appearing in tiki menus, this is technically not a tiki cocktail — it predates the movement Use a spicy ginger beer for the best kick