Ingredients
Liquids
- 1 ounce Bourbon
- 1 ounce Gin
- 1/2 ounce lime juice
- 4-6 ounces Ginger Ale
Others
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- Ice cubes
- Lime slice for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the base ingredients: Combine the bourbon, gin, lime juice, and Angostura bitters in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously until the mixture is well chilled.
- Prepare the glass: Fill an old fashioned glass with a large ice cube or several smaller ice cubes to chill the drink properly.
- Pour and top: Strain the shaken mixture into the prepared glass over the ice. Top off the drink with 4 to 6 ounces of ginger ale, depending on your taste preference for sweetness and fizz.
- Garnish and serve: Add a lime slice on the rim of the glass as a fresh, aromatic garnish. Serve immediately to enjoy the balanced flavors at their best.
Notes
- Adjust the ginger ale amount to customize sweetness and carbonation.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best bright flavor.
- Serve with a large ice cube to avoid rapid dilution.
- The Suffering Bastard is typically a single serving cocktail.
- This cocktail is best enjoyed chilled and fresh.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
