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Suffering Bastard Cocktail

A refreshing cocktail with a blend of bourbon, gin, and citrus that brings the taste of tropical paradise to your glass.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 ounce bourbon
  • 1 ounce gin
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1 ounce orange juice
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash Peychaud’s bitters
  • Ginger beer to top off
  • Ice for shaking and serving
  • Lime wheel for garnish

Equipment

  • Shaker
  • Jigger or measuring tool
  • Strainer
  • Glass (highball or cocktail glass)
  • Stirring stick or spoon

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients and equipment.
  2. Fill the shaker with plenty of ice.
  3. Measure and add 1 ounce of bourbon and 1 ounce of gin to the shaker.
  4. Squeeze in 1 ounce of fresh lime juice.
  5. Add 1 ounce of orange juice.
  6. Add a dash of Angostura bitters and a dash of Peychaud’s bitters.
  7. Shake well for about 15 seconds.
  8. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
  9. Top off with ginger beer and garnish with a lime wheel.

Notes

For a spicier version, consider muddling some fresh ginger in the shaker.