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Suffering Bastard cocktail

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Suffering Bastard

A refreshing and unique blend of bourbon, gin, lime juice, and ginger beer.

Base
Other
Difficulty
Medium
Strength
Medium
Origin
Egypt

Ingredients

Steps

  1. Add the Bourbon, Gin, Lime Juice, and Angostura Bitters into a Cocktail Shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled (about 30 seconds).
  2. Strain into a Highball Glass over fresh ice.
  3. Top with Ginger Beer.
  4. Garnish with a Mint Sprig.

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About the Suffering Bastard

The Suffering Bastard is a classic cocktail created during World War II in Egypt. Combining bourbon, gin, lime juice, and ginger beer, it's a refreshing drink with a perfect balance of strong and fresh flavors. Known for its invigorating kick, this cocktail is a great choice for parties and relaxing evenings alike.

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How this compares

  • Moscow Mule

    A vodka-based cocktail with ginger beer and lime juice, offering a simpler and lighter flavor profile compared to the Suffering Bastard's combination of bourbon and gin.

  • Dark 'N' Stormy

    A rum-based drink with ginger beer and lime, featuring a bold and spicy profile that contrasts with the Suffering Bastard's blend of spirits.

  • Mint Julep

    A bourbon-forward cocktail with sugar, mint, and crushed ice, focusing on a smoother and sweeter flavor without the complexity of gin or ginger beer.

  • Gin Buck

    A gin-based cocktail with ginger ale or ginger beer and lemon juice, emphasizing a fresher and more herbal experience compared to the Suffering Bastard.

  • Planter's Punch

    A rum-based tropical cocktail with a blend of citrus and sweetness, contrasting the Suffering Bastard's more spirit-forward and herbal profile.

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