Suffering Bastard
A refreshing and zesty cocktail with a mix of gin, brandy, lime, and ginger beer, perfect for cooling down on a hot day.
Ingredients
- 30 ml gin
- 30 ml brandy
- 15 ml fresh lime juice
- 90 ml ginger beer
| Details | Value |
|---|---|
| Glass | highball glass |
| Method | built |
| Ice | cubed |
| Garnish | lime wedge and mint sprig |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| UK units | 2.4 |
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Sugar | 10 g |
per drink
Method
- Fill a highball glass with cubed ice.
- Pour in the gin and brandy.
- Add fresh lime juice.
- Top up with ginger beer.
- Stir gently to mix.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint.
The Origin of a Suffering Bastard
Created during World War II to help soldiers in Egypt, the Suffering Bastard was designed as a hangover cure using available spirits and ginger beer.
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