Ingredients
Cognac30 ml
Gin30 ml
Fresh Lime Juice15 ml
Angostura Bitters2 dashes
Ginger Beer
Mint Sprig
Orange Slice
Glassware
Collins glass
Chilled.
Method
- 1
Add cognac, gin, fresh lime juice, and Angostura bitters to a cocktail shaker.
- 2
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds.
- 3
Pour unstrained (with ice) into a Collins glass or a Suffering Bastard mug.
- 4
Top up with ginger beer and stir gently to combine.
- 5
Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and an orange slice. Serve immediately.
From the Bartender
The Suffering Bastard was created by bartender Joe Scialom at the Shepheard's Hotel in Cairo circa 1942 as a remedy for Allied soldiers suffering from wartime hangovers - making it one of the most storied medicinal cocktails in history.
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