Suffering Bastard
Ingredients:
Method:
1. Fill a shaker with ice. 2. Add the brandy, gin, lime juice, and bitters. 3. Shake well until chilled. 4. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice. 5. Top with ginger beer and garnish with mint.
Description:
The Suffering Bastard was created by Joe Scialom in Cairo during the Second World War. It was designed as a bracing drink for tired guests and servicemen. The flavor combines the dryness of gin, the wine-like depth of brandy, lime, and the spice of ginger beer. It is a strong but refreshing highball with a distinctive wartime story.