Bourbon or Cognac? Or do you prefer Trader Vic's version?
@parkinglot26425 ай бұрын
Cognac myself. But trader vic had a big brain moment with the rock candy syrup. Not sure if that’s truly the original trader vic (OG TV, if you will) but it’s 👌🏽👌🏽
@frann.88795 ай бұрын
Hi Anders….I love how you narrate the story about Joe!👌👌👌 👏👏👏…I lean on the side of cognac!….a lovely drink!😁😁❤️❤️ Have a great weekend and as always “CHEERS!”🥰🥰🥰
@Rednilsunwood5 ай бұрын
Rye with a very spicy ginger! Haven’t had Vic’s yet but I do love anything with Orgeat typically. I’ve seen this with lime cordial as well which is super interesting. Very fun drink to do little riffs and substitutions for.
@fredrikstad015 ай бұрын
Gonna try the bourbon one next weekend😉 Btw, what kind of mint do you guys use over there? Is that Peppermint? I watch How To Drink too and he too allways got these luscious sprigs of mint in the drinks. Here in Norway we only got either Spearmint or Greenmint (that's atleast what we call it) and it just looks like s**t. It's like two leaves every inch and just got allmost no mint taste. I can get a lot of different mints to grow, but it's a hassle when I can't even keep a cactus alive😂
@christinecamley5 ай бұрын
Bourbon!! Terrific history and cocktail, Anders! Fabulous! I love this cocktail with both spirits and I alternate but my preferred choice is truly Bourbon! Awesome video! Cheers! 🙂
@conormurphy43285 ай бұрын
Anders: “The British officers loved it” Me: “I bet it has Gin in it”
@jimbodimbo9815 ай бұрын
And/or rum if it’s the Royal Navy
@Frikinbats5 ай бұрын
This is why we need the long videos! Thank you for not giving in to the short form video format.
@krazmokramer5 ай бұрын
As an old man, I have pretty much stopped drinking alcohol. My brain is getting screwed up enough without it. HOWEVER...I really enjoy your videos! And I drink vicariously through you, Anders!! THANK YOU for this channel!
@SarahRenz595 ай бұрын
Me, too re: vicarious drinking. I live alone and have to drive myself every time I go out, so drinking’s not an option. And drinking at home alone seems a bit sad, so it’s just the VERY occasional cocktail for me.
@MrBilllynch5 ай бұрын
As an old man too, I noticed myself getting stupider with age. So I started drinking alcohol so I notice less. And I also really enjoy Ander's channel.
@krazmokramer5 ай бұрын
@@MrBilllynch So it's not just me. Whatever works for you!💯👍
@Linda-bq7eq5 ай бұрын
Old woman here. Me too!! Thanks guys!
@zanefischer19845 ай бұрын
Quitter!
@jedolson60155 ай бұрын
Joe really went from a real life Rick from Casablanca to a real life Carmen San Diego. One of the more fascinating cocktail history sections you’ve done!
@chadwallace28805 ай бұрын
Rick from Casablanca was all I could think about while he was telling the story!
@michaelalderson35205 ай бұрын
Same!
@kevinwichlin98895 ай бұрын
My life as a bartender is much more tame. Lol
@goudagirl60954 ай бұрын
Hear, hear! Joe truly was THE "Most interesting man in the world."
@Mic.vencer5 ай бұрын
I love how drink names have derivatives like a branch… “Hello can I get a Bastard?” “Suffering, Dying, or Dead?” “Dead please…”
@davidkao5 ай бұрын
inglorious, please?
@Mic.vencer5 ай бұрын
@@davidkao what’s the recipe for an Inglorious Bastard?
@maddockemerson46035 ай бұрын
@@Mic.vencerSub ginger beer with lager?
@farshnuke4 ай бұрын
Which Jon Snow would you like?
@Trasselkalle5 ай бұрын
There was a time when I did not pay full attention to the history segments. Over the holidays, I overheard myself sharing history tidbits with guests we had that kept asking to try new cocktails, just to hear the stories around them. Bloody hell, Anders, you suckered me into becoming a history buff!
@mph72825 ай бұрын
I was a suffering bastard last night when I got home and there was no new Anders cocktail video. Today is new day! This one looks fantastic.
@toddfre5 ай бұрын
Wow ... the Suffering Bastard was the first mixed drink I ever ordered. My dad came to town when I was a student -- over 50 years ago! -- and took me out to dinner at the local Trader Vics, and I chose the SB based on the name. It was delicious. Now that I know the true tale of Joe Scialom and his wild-ride career, I'll have to confess I only had the Bastardized SB. What a great story! I'll be chuckling all day about this. Thanks.
@MrCosmoe5 ай бұрын
I just made both versions of your singapore sling and I am now going to enjoy your new video to the second version. Timing couldn’t be better! Cheers 🍹
@AndersErickson5 ай бұрын
Love it. Cheers
@foodbreather5 ай бұрын
I'm a cognac suffering bastard bastard (my parents are not married). Sadly few bartenders seem to know how to make it.
@joeltunnah2 ай бұрын
Really anything with cognac in it is going to be good.
@Isweartoomuch5 ай бұрын
Ever since Covid, my wife and I drink more than we ever have. I both thank and blame you for it. One of the few good things about Covid. We discovered your channel and, since distilled spirit stores were open, our appetite for cocktails grew with each new episode. Thus far our favorites are the old fashioned, the Boulevardier, the momisette, the absinthe frappe, and the grasshopper. Thank you very much for your great contributions to our drinking delight.
@davidson73525 ай бұрын
Aaaand there we have tonights drink! Amazing Timing, Anders 🍸
@teddydanielson42255 ай бұрын
The bourbon based Bastard is one of my go-to party cocktails! Back in college I hosted my chemical engineering peers and made it the star drink, renamed “The Suffering Engineer”. It’s simple to make for large numbers and the mule-style build makes it super approachable. Joe’s fascinating story is the cherry on top!
@juvemaniakk1o5 ай бұрын
Joe was "the Guy" in " I know a guy"
@AndersErickson5 ай бұрын
Definitely
@Randallsilver5 ай бұрын
According to legend, it's also very possible it's called the Suffering Bastard since he served it to officers who fought at the front in that time. From what I read in my books, the drink was so popular they literally brought it in barrels to the front where they fought Romnel
@sdbostick465 ай бұрын
I started following you years ago and randomly started watching your videos again. My goodness, I was missing out for all those years I wasn’t watching.
@parkinglot26425 ай бұрын
Ayyyyy I was scared we wouldn’t get an Anders this weekend let’s goooooooo
@AndersErickson5 ай бұрын
Surprise
@netanelizhakov75923 ай бұрын
I love to hear about the history and background of cocktails! When i see a cocktail i want to try i always search on you tube for some history and background it's very interesting. ❤
@matthewlockhart62435 ай бұрын
My new favourite film of yours. What a story. Love love love
@eventyoursofspirits5 ай бұрын
I truly enjoyed the story and the cocktail of course.
@AndersErickson5 ай бұрын
Cheers
@Tilith26 күн бұрын
I was skeptical due to your taste opinion, but I love it! I used Larios, a Mediterranean gin, and Courcel VS. And you are right, the ginger beer is really predominant, refreshing despise the tartness of the main spirits, but I did chose some light and fruity ones on purpose, very yummy.
@miksologia5 ай бұрын
Great story indeed. Also loved hearing about the Dying Bastard and the Dead Bastard, I'll have to make those as well.
@homosapien51565 ай бұрын
Loved the Joe story. Do more of those
@DaveStoertebeker5 ай бұрын
I love the cocktail history parts of your videos. I find them really entertaining and educational. Thank you for giving the history part so much time and attention in this video! Cheers from Germany! 🍸🥃
@RolfReibach5 ай бұрын
Great story telling! Love it!
@Xylasider5 ай бұрын
I bought a Spanish Brandy that was recommended at my liquor store recently for cocktails. I might give that a try here.
@carsondooman76265 ай бұрын
LETS GOOO SATURDAY CARTOON BABY
@AndersErickson5 ай бұрын
Happy weekend
@kevinthomson63245 ай бұрын
Buying some fresh mint and ginger beer after work tomorrow. I have to try both of these
@tristanmazet32885 ай бұрын
The narrative Suffering > Dying > Dead is great.
@WrathChild725 ай бұрын
Nice drink! Try my drink I made called the “Spring Forward” (for setting the clocks ahead…). 😊 2 oz Gin 1/2 oz Limoncino (lemon liqueur) 1/2oz lemon juice 1/4oz honey liqueur 1/4oz simple syrup Shake and double strain into an old fashioned type glass with a giant ice cube. Smack some mint if you want to as a garnish
@ProudTexanIsMe5 ай бұрын
I need a Mocktail vid
@RangerSierra115 ай бұрын
This dude Joe sounds like the origin for Bogart's character Rick in Casablanca.
@jacksongilder5 ай бұрын
Great addition and story. I always enjoy your delivery. Trying this tonight.
@dowmer30935 ай бұрын
Great story. I think anyone that enjoys a mule would like this. I’ll have to give it a try. This content sounds like the beginning of a series of cocktails for content focused on famous bars with interesting stories. Like this one you just did and maybe the Hotel Metropol in Hanoi with the Charley Chaplin or the Elephant bar in Phnom Phen, other Raffles etc , etc
@shaydabush76294 ай бұрын
Love the story!
@user-ci5sf5qj2k5 ай бұрын
Excellent, as always
@AndersErickson5 ай бұрын
Cheers
@jschoenack5 ай бұрын
TO THE BAR!➡️🥃
@kevinmc76925 ай бұрын
Funny thing about taste - it seems to change! Thanks for another entertaining clip. Have a great week everyone.
@conradh76595 ай бұрын
Love the story!!! Thx for doing the research and sharing the history! Cheers
@ErikDavisHeim5 ай бұрын
What a great drink name and interesting person behind it. I've been meaning to try an Old Fashioned riff on the Suffering Bastard for a while now. Split base with barspoon of ginger syrup, dash of bitters, and spritz a lime coin over it.
@johnlong71985 ай бұрын
Anders, I really love your videos and this is another great one!! 🍹🍸🧉
@AndersErickson5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Cheers
@yevgenyo21815 ай бұрын
Great story, thanks!🙂
@kiley075 ай бұрын
Can't wait to make those this summer by the pool! Thanks so much!
@joeltunnah2 ай бұрын
I use maple syrup. Works wonderfully.
@cateburrows74865 ай бұрын
Anders, when you said you wree just going to touch on the history, I thought "no!" I'm not sure about everyone else, but that's my favourite part. I have made a couple of your drinks, but watched many many more of your videos for you, Az and the narrative behind it!
@bobbarron19205 ай бұрын
I am always looking for the next Anders video. You are my favorite You Tube bartender. Thanks for another good one.
@JerianneWhitacre5 ай бұрын
Just made this because of your storytelling! Also not my favorite, but I'll absolutely make it again! Thank you!
@tombrown189828 күн бұрын
Just watched this again. Joe sounds more than a little like Rick in "Casablanca," played by Humphrey Bogart. Rick's Cafe' Americane' was where nearly all the action took place. Rick knew everything about everybody, but nobody knew much about him. Murray Burnett, who wrote the play upon which Casablanca was based, had been traveling in that part of the world in the very early '40s, and it's not inconceivable that he ran into Joe Scialom.
@bomdestructor5 ай бұрын
Damn those looks good and refreshing! Thanks for the lesson once more :)
@karlpalsson77725 ай бұрын
This is actually one of my top three cocktails. I've never actually tried it with bourbon though.
@OrilionSol5 ай бұрын
My favorite longdrink's featured ! Thank you for the story behind it. (Also, team Cognac here, no question)
@utsteinproductions5 ай бұрын
Might have to try this with Old Forester Rye.
@coreykononchuk5 ай бұрын
I don’t know why I found the variations dying bastard and dead bastard so funny but that had me laughing like crazy. Great story, thanks!
@PeterBParker5935 ай бұрын
Someone get Joe the Bartender his own movie ASAP
@mistermom3105 ай бұрын
I'm a history nerd and love the backstory...cheers🥃🥃
@andylittmann5 ай бұрын
Thank you for telling the story. It's great. Makes me think of Rick Blaine, only way more adventurous.
@Beefinator50005 ай бұрын
Love the history, thanks Anders!
@tombrown18982 ай бұрын
A Dead Bastard sounds like a Long Island Iced Tea, but with a pedigree.
@cecefil5 ай бұрын
Bourbon version for me! ❤ Raising a class to Joe Scialom!! 🥃 good stuff Anders
@Luckyluc29115 ай бұрын
Yesss, my favourite cocktail!!
@belsonicboom11095 ай бұрын
Sean Bean has just seen this & thought to himself “Bastard”!!!😎
@ethantalbot18115 ай бұрын
I've been looking to restock some Maison Rouge VSOP cognac for quite a while, glad to see it available on Curiada now!
@danpost47555 ай бұрын
I agree! I am happy to tip fairly for good service, or toss a few bucks in for a busking musician. But I am not tipping for "nothing." This also breeds an entitlement issue with some who are used to getting extra without earning it
@user-rr1zt5go4q5 ай бұрын
Hi Anders, thanks for the video ! Joe might have been the inspiration for Rick in the movie Casablanca. I am presently on a Pink Lady binge as shown on your channel. Struggling to find an apple brandy in Sydney without having to venture far afield on public transport , but even without that , the Pink Lady is pretty good. Since the Suffering Bastard uses gin , I'll try that when I get tired of my Pink Lady - or she gets tired of me.
@hollyweaver72925 ай бұрын
What a great story!
@tduncan1465 ай бұрын
Cheers Anders! Quick question: for the variations you mentioned (the Dying Bastard and the Dead Bastard), would you scale back the volume on each spirit to get ~2 oz total base spirit, or add 1 oz of each spirit?
@AndersErickson5 ай бұрын
I'd scale them back to 1/2 oz each. Otherwise it's a monster and you'll need a bigger boat
@tduncan1465 ай бұрын
Thanks Chief!
@user-hq5tb2zj4w5 ай бұрын
Hey Anders, great film as always! If you happen to see this, do you have any recommendations for bars to go to in chicago for someone visiting the city fir the first time? Or just a place to direct me for good info on which bars to try there? Thanks!
@JuDGe36905 ай бұрын
In this vein, I'd love to see your take on the Jungle Bird, especially with your choices of rum. I type this after having both an atrocious Jungle Bird at a local "tiki" restaurant and an amazing Smith & Cross Jungle Bird at a local cocktail bar.
@tomhubbard70535 ай бұрын
I probably tend to lean more toward the bourbon Suffering Bastard than the cognac. However, I also am really fond of the trader Vic version, just without the cucumber slice. I also really like the dying and the dead bastard, if for no other reason, just the novelty of the names.
@sandrinoes5 ай бұрын
Definitely will try. Nice story btw
@robertcorrins33195 ай бұрын
Cognac could you possibly do more cocktails with it I'm on the old fashioned cognac
@jimvanpelt15 ай бұрын
Nice variations. My son made Suffering Bastards for us a couple years ago, but it seemed to be mostly gin to me, which isn't my favorite spirit. Yours sound better. Also, I like Fever Tree. It's my 2nd favorite ginger beer. I prefer Q, which has more gingery bite. Loved the story! There's tons of interesting narratives around drinks. I particularly like the story of George Remus. He wasn't a nice guy, but he had a colorful story.
@DirtyHairy015 ай бұрын
I’m going to make both!
@chunkymurps5 ай бұрын
My understanding of how the drink got its name is that Joe was talking to some customers about his "Poor suffering bar stewards" and that was misheard as "suffering bastards" and the name stuck.
@ThatMikotan5 ай бұрын
Generally I prefer to make the Cognac version! I personally prefer how the fruitiness mixes overall in the drink!
@jeffthebagpiper6815 ай бұрын
I love the stories.
@alvinmousseau11005 ай бұрын
Awesome video
@tanya91125 ай бұрын
I now just want to go to some posh hotel bar and order one 👍🏼🥃
@oscarsnr5 ай бұрын
The History is strong this week. Love it. You could have worn a Fez though… 😂
@dudulude77295 ай бұрын
I'd be interested to see you make your top 5 most favourite cocktails......🍹
@homunculus7775 ай бұрын
I remember Tiki Bar TV making this back in the day. That was a great early internet show.
@azzwort5 ай бұрын
I think the reason I enjoy your channel so much is we have the same liquor preferences brands-wise. Mason Rouge VSOP has been my go-to for more than a decade, but I never see people talking about it. Drink looks great as always.
@IAmCasualty5 ай бұрын
Think i just found my new dnd bartender. You or joe.
@trhoads075 ай бұрын
Hello my neighbor, thankyou so much for your videos. Have you thought about doing a get to gather for the Chicago locals who would love to try your drinks?
@EricAAnderson5 ай бұрын
I apprentice this channel. Great story, this one!
@XXXX-lv2hc5 ай бұрын
If you don't have rich syrup, can you double up regular simple syrup?
@seotenin5 ай бұрын
What’s your favorite Bahama Mama recipe? My daughter, who is also a bartender, makes an amazing Bahama Mama
@erichoffhines5 ай бұрын
Great to see you Anders! Congrats on (over) 500,000 subscribers! Wow! You're the best! Come to Mexico and do a Mezcal and/or Tequila series. I'll hook you up!
@AndersErickson5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Eric! I’ll take you up on that offer!
@pumpkinheadghoul5 ай бұрын
If you can't find demorara sugar, then you've obviously never visited Amazon, because two weeks ago I'd never heard of the stuff, and now I have a two pound bag of it sitting in my pantry, and a bottle of homemade syrup sitting on my bar. Yes, Amazon has both the overpriced syrup, and the way cheaper option, the sugar to make your own syrup by heating two parts sugar to one part water.
@blackpanther28195 ай бұрын
I really thought that when you said you were going to make 2 suffering bastards, you were going to be the second one. 😂
@sgroennings59535 ай бұрын
The orange is for vitamin C. It makes it healthy.
@dimikaydoesthings5 ай бұрын
Loved this ! New sub, thank you 👌
@noahkohn93505 ай бұрын
What kind of rum would you recommend for the Dead Bastard?
@rafalwieckowski5 ай бұрын
Finally first! I love you!
@audreygf26635 ай бұрын
Joe needs a movie made about him!
@charg45195 ай бұрын
Anders, have you made it with lime cordial? Some of the history seems to have cordial over fresh lime juice. Both ways work for me, but there is a subtle difference.
@lewiscoghill38105 ай бұрын
Hey so unrelated to the video but st Patrick's day is coming up I'm also in northwest Chicago suburbs and I'm looking for irish single pot still and single malts that are 50 dollars or less so I can make some irish coffees and mules for the holiday any recommendations??? Also any other irish whiskey cocktail recommendations too???
@joeyoliver5045 ай бұрын
Can we get a Guide to Cognac? I'm curious about your thoughts since I work in a liquor store and don't want to recommend Henny
@johngunz255 ай бұрын
Imagine that you go to the bar and say: Suffering Bastard please