Suffering Bastard (Revived)
Whiskey · Highball
Joe Scialom's 1942 Cairo creation at Shepheard's Hotel — bourbon + gin + lime + ginger beer. Invented to cure British officers' hangovers during Rommel's North Africa campaign.
| Glass | Highball |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 16% |
| Category | tiki |
| Flavor | spicy, citrus, historic, hangover-cure |
Ingredients
- Bourbon Whiskey1 oz
- Gin1 oz
- Fresh Lime Juice0.5 oz
- Ginger Beer4 oz
- Angostura Bitters2 dashes
- Cucumber Slice1 piece
- Mint Sprig1 piece
Method
- Add bourbon, gin, and lime juice to highball with ice
- Top with ginger beer
- Add 2 dashes Angostura
- Garnish with cucumber slice and mint sprig