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The Suffering Bastard cocktail combines dark rum, Cynar liqueur, Aperol, and lime juice, resulting in a bitter, complex drink with notes of herbal bitterness and orange zest, typically served over ice.
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What is the original Suffering Bastard recipe?
The classic recipe is associated with bartender Joe Scialom at the Shepheard's Hotel in Cairo around 1942. Traditional versions use gin, brandy, lime, bitters, and ginger beer, although later recipes vary.
Is the Suffering Bastard a tiki cocktail?
It is often served in tiki bars, but its history predates much of the modern tiki presentation. Joe Scialom created the drink in Cairo during World War II, and the ginger beer gives it a long, refreshing finish.
Why do Suffering Bastard recipes disagree about the spirits?
The name has been used for several related recipes involving gin, brandy, bourbon, or rum. The Cairo version associated with Joe Scialom is generally distinguished from later tiki interpretations that add dark rum or other modifiers.
What does a Suffering Bastard taste like?
The drink is tart from lime, spicy from ginger beer, and herbal from bitters. A gin-and-brandy version has a drier profile than a rum-heavy variation.
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