A Collins glass containing what appears could be blended scotch, gin, ginger beer, and lime juice, garnished with a lime wedge, rests on a wooden surface next to a jigger, more lime, and another glass.

The summery Suffering Bastard combines blended scotch, navy strength gin, and a zesty kick of ginger and lime. (Photo by iStock/bhofack2)

With only four ingredients, the Suffering Bastard—created by Will Elliott, bar director at Maison Premiere in Brooklyn, New York—is easy to make. Featuring both scotch and gin, this summery duo results in a well-balanced cocktail with universal appeal.

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INGREDIENTS

½ oz. Black Bottle blended scotch
1½ oz. Hayman’s Royal Dock Navy Strength gin
½ oz. fresh ginger (pulped or juiced) or ginger beer
¾ oz. lime juice
Garnish: lime slice and fresh lime zest

DIRECTIONS

Build and shake in a Boston tin or cobbler shaker. Fine strain over shaved ice in a 14 oz. Collins glass. Garnish with a lime slice and fresh lime zest.