Suffering Bastard – IBA

Name: Suffering Bastard – IBA
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: Brandy — 30 ml; London dry gin — 30 ml; Lime juice — 15 ml; Angostura aromatic bitters — 2 dashes; Ginger beer — 80 ml

A refreshing and spicy cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 15.9%

Ingredients

~174 kcal per serving

Servings

Brandy30 ml
London dry gin30 ml
Lime juice15 ml
Angostura aromatic bitters2 dashes
Ginger beer80 ml

Garnish

Mint sprig
Orange slice

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Shake the ingredients with ice: Brandy 30 mlLondon dry gin 30 mlLime juice 15 mlAngostura aromatic bitters 2 dashes
Pour into the collins glass or in the original bastard mug
Top up with Ginger beer
Garnish with a mint sprig and an orange slice (opt.)

History

Created in Cairo during World War II, the Suffering Bastard began life as a hangover cure for exhausted soldiers. Gin, brandy, lime, bitters, and ginger beer turned out to be far more than medicine, quickly earning a place on bar menus. Its name reflects both humor and hardship in equal measure, making it a piece of cocktail history served over ice, brimming with resilience and refreshment.