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$5.44
cost
270
cal
19.8%
ABV
2/5
NA score
2.8
std drinks
16.4g
sugar
Suffering Bastard
An easy rum cocktail built on bourbon.
The Recipe
- bourbon1 oz
- gin1 oz
- lime juice0.5 oz
- angostura bitters2 oz
- ginger beer4 oz
Flavor Profile
Cost
Cost Breakdown
Pour cost
$5.44
Bar price
$15–$18
You save
$9.56
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| bourbon | 1 oz | $1.03 |
| gin | 1 oz | $0.87 |
| lime juice | 0.5 oz | $0.09 |
| angostura bitters | 2 oz | $2.96 |
| ginger beer | 4 oz | $0.50 |
| Total pour cost | $5.44 | |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Calories
270
Sugar
16.4g
ABV
19.8%
Std drinks
2.8
| Ingredient | Calories | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| angostura bitters | 90 | 33.3% |
| bourbon | 64 | 23.7% |
| gin | 64 | 23.7% |
| ginger beer | 48 | 17.8% |
| lime juice | 4 | 1.5% |
Carbs: 16.5g
Alcohol: 39.2g
Volume: 8.5 oz
Zero-Proof
Non-Alcoholic Version
2/5Convertibility
Original cost
$5.44
Zero-proof cost
$8.19
Not recommended for conversion. This recipe leans too heavily on the original spirit structure.
| Original | Replacement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| bourbon | Ritual Zero Proof Whiskey Alternative(Ritual) | $1.26 |
| gin | Seedlip Garden 108(Seedlip) | $1.39 |
| lime juice | Kept | $0.09 |
| angostura bitters | Kept | $0.07 |
| ginger beer | Seedlip Zero Proof Spirit(Seedlip) | $5.36 |
Flavor notes
Bitters stay at a trace level for aroma and structure rather than full proof impact.
One or more swaps are estimated. Taste and adjust citrus or sweetener to rebalance.
Pairs Well With
rumsalted nutscitrus olivesribeyeburgershort ribssteak fritesdark chocolate tartapple pievanilla panna cottaice creamaged cheddargoat cheesetriple cream briecharcuteriehot wingsgreen curryjerk chickenspicy tuna rollsfish tacoseloteguacamolemolecroissantseggs benedictfried chickenwaffles
Common Questions
- What ingredients do I need for a Suffering Bastard?
- 1 oz bourbon, 1 oz gin, 0.5 oz lime juice, 2 oz angostura bitters, 4 oz ginger beer.
- How much does a Suffering Bastard cost to make at home?
- The estimated pour cost for a Suffering Bastard is $5.44 using standard US retail bottle prices.
- How many calories are in a Suffering Bastard?
- A Suffering Bastard has approximately 270 calories, with 19.8% ABV and 16.4g of sugar.
- Can I make a non-alcoholic Suffering Bastard?
- Yes — the Suffering Bastard has a convertibility score of 2/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $8.19.