Suffering Bastard
A SUFFERING BASTARD blends gin and bourbon equally into ginger beer. This Mule cocktail “suffers” the consequences of not being a pure breed like the Moscow Mule (vodka) or Dark ‘n Stormy (rum) — suffering only in that it is less known. But sometimes, like canines, the mixed breed is the best and the friendliest. This Mule drink is, in fact, very friendly to the palate. It still packs a fair punch with its 50-60% hard liquor mixed into the spicy fizz of ginger beer. Suffering does not come to mind though when drinking this.
Requirements: bourbon, gin, ginger beer, lime juice, Angostura bitters, orange wedge and/or mint sprig garnish
- 1 oz. bourbon
- 1 oz. dry gin
- 1 tsp. lime juice
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- 3-4 oz. chilled ginger beer
Mix all ingredients except ginger beer in an ice-filled shaker. Shake to chill and pour over ice into an Old-Fashioned glass. Stir in ginger beer and garnish with an orange wedge and/or a mint sprig.
History: It was reportedly created by bar steward Joe Scialom at the Shepheard’s Hotel in Cairo in 1942 and was meant as a hangover remedy for military troops during WWII.
Similar Cocktails:
Autumn Rickey-– https://keetscocktails.com/autumn-rickey/
Vodka Mule — https://keetscocktails.com/vodka-mule-moscow-mule/
Dark ‘n Stormy — https://keetscocktails.com/dark-n-stormy/
Kentucky Mule — https://keetscocktails.com/kentucky-mule/
What’s Up Doc — https://keetscocktails.com/whats-up-doc-2/
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