Suffering Bastard (Cairo)

Name: Suffering Bastard (Cairo)
Prep time: 4 min
Total time: 4 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 30 ml Gin; 30 ml Brandy; 15 ml Lime juice; 1 dash Angostura bitters; 120 ml Ginger beer; garnish Mint sprig, orange slice

Served in a highball glass · ~193 cal

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Ingredients

30 ml Gin
30 ml Brandy
15 ml Lime juice
1 dash Angostura bitters
120 ml Ginger beer
Garnish Mint sprig, orange slice

Preparation

Shake spirits, lime and bitters with ice.
Strain into a highball glass over ice. Don't know how? Pour the drink through a strainer (or the built-in strainer on your shaker) to catch the ice and any solids.
Top with ginger beer.
Garnish with mint sprig, orange slice.

Origin Story

The Suffering Bastard cocktail is said to have originated in Cairo during World War II, created to help soldiers cope with the heat. It has since become a classic, known for its refreshing and revitalizing qualities.

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