The Suffering Bastard has its roots in Cairo, served to allied troops in the 2nd World War on their way back to front.

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This is the rare drink that has a definitive and easily researched history: it was invented in Cairo at the Shepherd Hotel by chemist turned bartender Joe Scialom during the Second World War. The bar at the Shepherd had become a sort of de facto officers club where guys waiting to cycle back to the front would cool their heels, and this concoction was a favorite hangover cure. There IS another version served by Trader Vic’s, but it bears little resemblance to this original version. Being fairly hungover myself this day, I felt it was a prime opportunity to try this one out, I did and it was fantastic.

4 oz. or 120 ml. Ginger Beer
.5 oz. or 15 ml. Lime Juice
.25 oz. or 8 ml. Demerara Syrup
1 oz. or 30 ml. London Dry Gin
1 oz. or 30 ml. Bourbon
Two Dashes Angostura Bitters
Shake and open pour
Garnish with nice things

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