Suffering Bastard

Created in Egypt at the Shepheard's Hotel by Joe Scialom, the Suffering Bastard is an hangover remedy for allied troops and according to story was the "cure" for the suffering soldiers who complained about the poor quality of liquor in the area.

According to @official_beachbumberry , original handwritten recipe called for brandy. However bourbon was frequently swapped out from the brandy where it was available. The drink was also called Suffering Bar Steward, for those that found the use of the word bastard offensive.

30 ml Ginepraio Gin

30 ml Brandy

15 ml Lime Juice

top up Ginger Beer

2 dashes of Angostura

Build Gin, brandy and lime juice in a Highball glass with ice, top up with ginger beer.

Add Angostura on top.

Garnish with a mint spring.