Suffering Bastard

• Orange(optional)· not in your bar1
• Brandy· not in your bar1 oz

  Or swap: Apple Brandy — adds orchard fruit, Cognac — smoother, more refined

• Ginger Beer· not in your barTop up

  Or swap: Ginger Ale (top up) — gentler, sweeter

• Lime Juice· not in your bar½ oz

  Or swap: Lemon Juice — softer citrus

• Gin· not in your bar1 oz

  Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical

• Mint(optional)· not in your bar1
• Angostura Bitters· not in your bar2 dashes

  Or swap: Orange Bitters — citrus-forward, Peychaud's Bitters — brighter, anise-tinged

Instructions

1. 1

   Pour all ingredients into cocktail shaker except the ginger beer.

2. 2

   Shake well with ice.

3. 3

   Pour unstrained into a Collins glass or in the original.

4. 4

   Top up with ginger beer.

5. 5

   Garnish with mint spring and optionally an orange slice as well.