Suffering Bastard
The Suffering Bastard is a Cocktail which consists of Bourbon Whiskey, Gin, Fresh Lime Juice, Bitters, and Ginger Ale.
The Suffering Bastard was created by Joe Scialom at the Sheperd's Hotel in Cairo, Egypt.
Mbanu Found this
Found a 1959 New York Times interview with the inventor himself, Joe Scialom, one-time head bartender at Sheperd's Hotel in Cairo. Here's what it said:
"When liquor was short during the war, he had to concoct "something to quench the boys' thirst." He combined equal parts gin and brandy with a dash of Angostura bitters, a teaspoon of Rose's lime juice, and English ginger ale. He garnished the drink with a sprig of fresh mint, a slice of orange and a cucumber peel. The bartender advised Americans to substitute ginger beer for the ginger ale because the British version of the soft drink is more heavily seasoned with ginger than ours."
Recipes
- 1 oz Brandy
- 1 oz Gin
- 1 teaspoon Rose's Lime Cordial
- 1 dash Angostura Bitters
- Ginger Ale
Fill a cocktail shaker two thirds full of ice and add Bourbon, Gin, Lime Juice, and Bitters. Shake for approximately 15 seconds. Strain into an Ice-filled Collins Glass. Top with the Ginger Ale, and add a sprig of mint, orange slice, and cucumber peel as the garnish.
