Method
How to make Suffering Bastard
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a Collins glass, prepare fresh ice, and keep the ginger beer sealed and cold until needed.
- 02
Add the cognac, gin, fresh lime juice, and aromatic bitters to a shaker.
- 03
Fill with ice and shake firmly for 8–10 seconds to chill and dilute the spirits.
- 04
Pour the complete shaker contents, including the ice, into the chilled Collins glass.
- 05
Top slowly with cold ginger beer and give one gentle lift with a bar spoon to combine.
- 06
Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and, if desired, an orange half-slice; serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Suffering Bastard taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Taste Profile
Editorial intensity · 0–5
- SweetnessLow · 2/5
- SournessMedium · 3/5
- BitternessLow · 2/5
- StrengthMedium · 3/5
- FreshnessDominant · 5/5
Editorial guide. Strength is perceived intensity, not calculated ABV.
Choose the right build
Suffering Bastard: ingredient choices
Does this Suffering Bastard need both cognac and gin?
Yes. Both spirits are listed with lime, aromatic bitters and ginger beer. Read the method to keep the sparkling ginger beer separate from the shaken ingredients.
Compare Moscow Mule: ingredients and measuresMaking more than one?
Choose servings and combine shopping quantities in the party planner. Scaling ingredients is not a tested make-ahead or storage instruction; follow this recipe’s preparation for each serving.
Plan 2 servings of Suffering BastardMissing an ingredient?
Use the linked ingredients in the recipe table to check the required style and available bottle examples. A shared category does not make different bottles exact substitutes.
Check the ingredient listIngredient guidance updated . Based on the two linked Kokto recipe specifications, not a new tasting test. Recipe amounts are unchanged.
Quick answers
Suffering Bastard questions
What is in a Suffering Bastard?
Kokto’s build uses cognac, gin, lime juice, aromatic bitters, and ginger beer.
How long does a Suffering Bastard take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Suffering Bastard prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Suffering Bastard alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B002https://iba-world.com/iba-cocktail/suffering-bastard/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved