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Suffering Bastard

Created at Shepheard's Hotel in Cairo during WWII as a hangover cure for British soldiers. Gin and bourbon combined with lime, bitters, and ginger ale — a 'hair of the dog' tiki drink. Less sweet than most tiki cocktails but equally refreshing.

Prep5 minutes
Cook0 minutes
Serves1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 1 oz gin
  • 1 oz bourbon
  • 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 4-6 oz ginger ale or ginger beer
  • Mint sprig and orange slice for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1. Add gin, bourbon, lime juice, and bitters to a shaker with ice.
  2. 2. Shake for 10 seconds.
  3. 3. Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice.
  4. 4. Top with ginger ale.
  5. 5. Garnish with a mint sprig and orange slice. Serve with a straw.
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