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Suffering Bastard

4 oz Ginger beer
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1⁄4 oz Demerara syrup
1 oz Gin
1 oz Brandy
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
Instructions

Glassware: Collins or highball

Garnish: Mint spring and swizzle stick

Pour ginger beer into glass. Shake remaining ingredients with cracked or cubed ice in shaker. Strain contents into glass, fill with more ice, and garnish.

Cocktail summary
Posted by sgls on
Created by
Shepherd's Hotel, Cairo
Year
1942
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

Smuggler's Cove, p. 65

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  • Surprisingly good! I opted for bourbon instead of brandy as some recipes call for. I also skipped the syrup as I didn't think it needed the extra sweetness.
  • I dumped the ingredients in the shaker into the glass rather than straining and using new ice.
  • Use a 1/2 oz of lime juice
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