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An aptly named cocktail considering the state of the world right now, the Suffering Bastard is a classic cocktail combining two of my favorite spirits: bourbon and Gin.
The History of the Suffering Bastard
The Suffering Bastard is a cocktail that was created in Egypt during World War II. The intent was to make a drink for allied troops looking for a hangover cure. Speaking of which, if you are looking for more hangover cures, try the Corpse Reviver as well. The drink became increasingly popular and a number of variations exist. There’s also a version of this drink that’s made popular in Tiki Bars but it’s far from the original recipe.
How to Make a Suffering Bastard
You’ll need Bourbon, Gin, Ginger Ale, lime juice and Angostura Bitters to make this drink.
- Combine the ingredients (minus the Ginger Ale) in a shaker with ice and shake until cold.
- Pour into an old fashioned style glass with a large ice cube.
- Top with Ginger Ale, garnish with a lime slice and serve.
The Glassware
These stunning glasses were found during one of our many antiquing trips. The design caught my eye and I was looking forward to using them for this drink. The gold embellished on them really makes them pop. While I don’t know the manufacturer of the glassware, they are very reminiscent of Fred Press (see my White Lady recipe). If you know anything about them, I’d love to hear from you in the comments!
More Cocktails to Try
Give these a whirl!
- the classic Pisco sour
- the gin buck
- a Ginger martini
- the Martinez cocktail
- the Woo woo cocktail
Hope you enjoy the drink!
Mike
Suffering Bastard
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Total Time
- 5 minutes
- Course
- Cocktail
- Cuisine
- Cocktail
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 183
- Equipment
- Boston Shaker
- Author
- Karlynn Johnston
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Bourbon
- 1 ounce Gin
- 1/2 ounce lime juice
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 4-6 ounces Ginger Ale
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients but the Ginger Ale in a shaker with ice and shake until cold.
- Pour into an old fashioned style glass with an ice cube.
- Top with Ginger Ale and garnish with a lime slice.
Recipe Notes
- use diet ginger ale to keep the calories down
Nutrition Information
All calories and info are based on a third party calculator and are only an estimate. Actual nutritional info will vary with brands used, your measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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Sandra Kraft says
We suffer NO longer. Just a refreshing, delicious cocktail. I was interested to see how the Bourbon/Gin combo would work-beautifully. BUT I would never use diet Ginger Ale (jajajaj) this cocktail is worth the calories. Thank you so much.