Suffering Bastard

IBA

Invented in 1942 by Joe Scialom at the Shepheard's Hotel in Cairo to revive Allied soldiers nursing brutal hangovers during the North African campaign, this cocktail carries genuine wartime history in its name. The combination of gin, brandy, and ginger beer creates a bold, spiced backbone, while Angostura bitters and lime juice cut through with enough brightness to justify its legendary restorative reputation.