Making a Tiki Drink while WAY Too Hungover | How to Drink

The Suffering Bastard has its roots in Cairo, served to allied troops in the 2nd World War on their way back to front.
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This is the rare drink that has a definitive and easily researched history: it was invented in Cairo at the Shepherd Hotel by chemist turned bartender Joe Scialom during the Second World War. The bar at the Shepherd had become a sort of de facto officers club where guys waiting to cycle back to the front would cool their heels, and this concoction was a favorite hangover cure. There IS another version served by Trader Vic’s, but it bears little resemblance to this original version. Being fairly hungover myself this day, I felt it was a prime opportunity to try this one out, I did and it was fantastic.
4 oz. or 120 ml. Ginger Beer
.5 oz. or 15 ml. Lime Juice
.25 oz. or 8 ml. Demerara Syrup
1 oz. or 30 ml. London Dry Gin
1 oz. or 30 ml. Bourbon
Two Dashes Angostura Bitters
Shake and open pour
Garnish with nice things
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[@howtodrink]

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[@angelwhispers2060]

Remember something's only considered a disorder if it interferes with your ability to make money and live your life. Therefore is he simply a professional alcoholic. Kind of like Hemingway just with less literary skills. Although that's not to say that if Hemingway were alive now in the time of KZbin he wouldn't be doing something very similar, because I actually think he would be.

[@michelguevara151]

ginger beer gin scotch , also called 'you pour bastard' and (a little more darkly) 'last huzzahs'. this is supposed to be served in a pint glass! a bottle of ginger beer and the rest equal parts gin and scotch.. to be drunk irresponsibly whilst picking your teeth with a .303

[@chrisvighagen]

How To Drink love the comments by the editor. Same reason why Zi love “It’s Alive with Brad Leone” & Claire Saffitz roumet takes of candy on the Bon Appetite channel. You guys are awesome.

[@kateabug1]

How To Drink love your vlogs but take care of your liver man!!!

[@AdamDSalt]

How To Drink May I request a cocktail?

[@phaton89]

A network, or Netflix, or SOMETHING, or SOMEONE needs to pick you up and give you a show called “Where To Drink” and just ship you all over the globe tasting and critiquing bars, cocktails, distilleries in your own, beautiful, way.

[@howtodrink]

I’d LOVE to do an American version of that with me cruising around in a motor home (or self driving Tesla?) or something... I have a serious problem with flying

[@BillCarrIpswich]

This show is probably too expensive to make for Netflix. The crew is massive.

[@TheYoyocandy]

There's a show kind of like that called "The Booze Traveller". I recommend it.

[@michaelmalin6891]

Just get on a boat

[@David88Schmavid]

@@howtodrink drinking tends to help with that!

[@harrisonshaw7439]

3 Things in life are certain: Death, Taxes and Greg mentioning he went to smuggler's cove on his honeymoon for every tiki drink 😂

[@timnation2738]

“If you told someone this was non alcoholic they would probably believe you. ...Please don’t do that.”

[@eliasramsey90]

Well now this sounds like something I could get behind

[@GoodNaughtypupper12]

This issah non alcoholic beverage jk

[@zjplunkett]

I mean, Greg is great and all, but I think Sassy Edit Text has become my favorite character on the show.

[@Capsaxian]

Yes

[@MaaZeus]

I wonder who writes them. His wife?

[@nascentwings]

@@MaaZeus Greg does!

[@harleyretherford6329]

Sassy edit text is awesome.

[@lionheartz1337]

I appreciate sassy edit text pointing out Rommel is indeed a prick

[@dragon1130]

Dr. Venture: Bartender, where's my suffering Bastard! Bartender: I'm looking at him.

[@Hosses]

The casual orchid pull from under the bar made me bust out laughing. Also props for including the swanson snake juice dance to start! Hungover Greg is fantastic. Great job man.

[@grimmlydead]

I was listening to this passively and heard "I need two dashes of angostura bitters" as "92 dashes" and focused up real quick. So thats why its called a suffering bastard.

[@____________838]

Same.

[@leosaffron222]

Little side note, there’s also two other drinks called the dying bastard and the dead bastard I think from the same guy.

[@zennvirus7980]

I can imagine the wise old chap asking his clients in the morning "Alright son... how bad a bastard you were last night?" And clients would answer with a variety of "Mate... I'm in pain... lil' help here...?" "Please... let it end..." or assorted moaning and convulsions. Pretty easy way to tell what your patient needs.

[@isupposethisismynmw640]

Now we need a healthy bastard, a slightly under the weather bastard, and a wounded bastard to round out the set

[@jonavarque347]

Would LOVE to see a video explaining what is in your bar and why.. to help us create our own! From bitters to booze! Love your show mate!

[@dragonmaster613]

Several videos on this channel about that. "Bar Basics" is a good start.

[@jonavarque347]

@@dragonmaster613 thanks! as soon as I sober up I will check them out!

[@Key_M4ker]

There is a really good guide in the Modern Rogue channel 👌

[@rufusjustrufus8213]

I can't decide if this show is headed towards A Streetcar Named Desire or Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. I know which one I'm hoping for, though.

[@zoicon5]

Lost Weekend.

[@TheBeavadelic]

Geezus that stuff got right on top of you, didn't it? Look at your face, you're about to explode.

[@fartsneed9464]

Ether makes you behave like the town drunk in some old irish novel

[@jmil1080]

My favorite part of watching this show after work is when I realize I have all of the necessary ingredients and can spontaneously make a drink I've never had along with Greg!

[@mollywhoppedsouls_pvp]

Hey, at least he's figured out how to monetize his alcoholism 😁👏

[@mollywhoppedsouls_pvp]

@@angelwhispers2060comment was tongue in cheek 😉

[@cooperbrain]

@@mollywhoppedsouls_pvp whoever angel whispers was, he deleted his comment like a pussy

[@AJDeLaRosa]

You filmed One of Everything AND Snake Juice in the same day?!? Greg, you are definitely old enough to know better. 🤣

[@joshuajordan5700]

Did a small restock of my bar today, and realized I have all the ingredients while watching. This is a seriously good, easy sipping drink!

[@ChimeraArchive]

Second hand hangover is never something I'd ever thought one could feel, but that intro was incredibly painful sounding.

[@LeagueOfGaming1000]

The dedication never ceases to impress me. Probably my favorite channel on youtube. Ive found a lot of inspiration to start bartending (like 4 months back) and have started experimenting with my own mixes. This channel has been a great reference and I compare pretty much every mix to what you might do (or have done) love it.

[@AtomikGround]

Whoever is your "Sassy Edit Text Guy" actually seems to have a pretty great grasp of history, and the pictures and informations displayed in each episode is really great and well researched stuff!

[@angelwhispers2060]

You do realize Greg edits his own footage just like a week or two later when he's actually sober. It's literally on his IMDb that he did commercials professionally before going to KZbin full time. I think he still takes some contract work for commercials and stuff though. So it's sober Greg regretting what he did a couple of days to a few weeks later roasting drunk Greg. You may see some fans who've been around awhile refer to them as editor Greg and drunk Greg

[@SekaiNoGaijin]

I really can’t belive how much I love this show. A real gem on youtube. Cheers!

[@readymade83]

I'm watching The Venture Brothers again, season 3 episode 4, Rusty orders a Suffering Bastard and then I see your video in my feed. It was kismet.

[@mzaite]

Where's that Suffering Bastard! "I'm Lookin At Him!" Oh ha-ha.

[@FlyingCheezBurgers]

I was kinda hoping he would play the clip

[@cooperbrain]

That fedora shows us that you're a neckbeard.

[@SuperCosmicMutantSquid]

The intro alone was BEAUTIFUL. I had no idea that it was humanly possible to shudder so hard that it looks like your face is going to turn inside out.

[@janetmackinnon3411]

No US forces in Egypt in 1940--US didn't declare was till the following year.Jjust for information.

[@fabrisse7469]

I love "Don't pity this guy." Your tasting notes are always on point.

[@jackryan444]

It feels so good when our opinions on specific liquors aline. Eagle Rare is good for the money.

[@nc7486]

Hey Greg, I know that this episode is a bit old, but I think the reason the Bourbon was so overpowered is because Eagle Rare just doesn't seem to be prominent when mixed. Compare it in something like a bourbon and Coke with honestly any other bourbon, and the Eagle Rare variant may just taste like coke. It's a strange one, but very nice neat or on the rocks

[@SmokinRoach]

made this a while back when I first got Smuggler’s Cove’s book, caught my eye with the use of bourbon and gin, and I was like “no way.” made it, absolutely amazing, one of my favorites. Didn’t read the history of it so thank you, always fun and educational videos!

[@MrBenfranz]

Yeah, that's the Mid-Century French Colonial spelling of Shalom (Scialom) Scia = Sh in French, because of Course it does.

[@johnrankin7135]

Also Italy

[@MrBenfranz]

@@johnrankin7135 Very true. Those Colonial Empires were strange with the Spellings.

[@johnrankin7135]

@UCWrgYc-06qZ3Nyed8XzkLew pulled the same spelling stunt? Wtf does that even mean? Scia is an Italian spelling that would have passed to France, people are allowed to emigrate lol what's literally any other instance in French where scia = Sha?

[@johnrankin7135]

@@MrBenfranz that is definitely true lol french was especially weird about it before l'académie française

[@sxstrngsamurai13]

I'm sorry you're hungover! Thanks for sharing another awesome drink with us. ALSO: thanks for always using a metal reuseable straw!!

[@jakemobberley704]

This is the first time I've ever been able to make a drink from this show using just what's in my kitchen right now. Today is a good day.

[@DeusExCanis]

This is one of Dr. Venture's favorite drinks.

[@hobbitilius]

I did not expect a historical analysis of Rommel in a video like this. But I agree 100% with what you said and love that you did.

[@TheChadPad]

This guy is amazing. How have I just heard of this? Great show

[@joelambert7128]

I think American troops would have been advancing West to East so they wouldn't have tasted "The Suffering Bastard" until the Axis had been driven into the sea.

[@johnbeauvais3159]

Well, yes and no. Normal grunts like the 1st Infantry Division probably wouldn't have however the American Volunteer Group that was serving in China cycled through Egypt when they were "Acquiring" more aircraft from the RAF

[@subzero9024]

Really close to 500K subs congrats bro! Remember when you had 200k subs you grew very fast! Good work

[@Rhionafarley]

Finally! I've been hoping for a recommendation on ginger beer from you for ages now! I drink the stuff straight and it's REALLY hard to drink ginger syrup straight.

[@dannyendoso5290]

Finally!!! One of my favorite tiki cocktails. I serve this at my bar, but I use pisco. Thanks!!!

[@MrAlijahone]

I really love all the background info he gives for each drink

[@Alessandro.Mancini.Composer]

Great show great drunkenness and hangoverness but give a round of applause for the editing. Those little comments and those tasty notes are one of the best part of the videos!

[@joshheadley4941]

I'm glad you shared this drink, looks delicious

[@henrikthomas200]

I feel very sorry for you Greg but my question is why do you torture yourself with stuff like wake up juice?

[@Zarvain]

He does it for our entertainment and education (hey learning about cocktails is still learning). Make his suffering worth it, all of you know the drill: laugh your ass off, like, sub. =P

[@jonahwilson8739]

Some men simply need to wake up 😂😂

[@Barprints]

LOL....I don't know what I love more, the name of the cocktail or the intro for the video! 😂

[@hawktail83]

Thanks for this video! I got the Smugglers Cove book and love it. When I made this, I used Basil Hayden’s dark rye and it works really well.

[@joshuatendoornkaat7401]

i fucking lost it when he randomly pulled out the orchid plant.

[@ch1k3nz1]

I love the way he just pulls an entire potted orchid from below the bar just to add a single flower for the garnish

[@benbriggsmusic]

This mans really garnished with a live ass orchid

[@xx1simon1xx]

Huge Fan from Germany here, i really dont want to get political but i think i have to say that although the Wehrmacht certainly wasnt "clean" by any means, it is estimated that about 10 percent of the actual fighting forces were Hard nazis, the rest were.. Well, soldiers. The officers were pretty much all nazis, ss were huge mega-nazis-assholes, but your run of the mill german soldier really didnt get to choose. Little anectode here: my great grandfather didnt go to war but was a member of the nazi party. When my dad found out (super left hippy type) he confronted him about it and my great grand father just went: "i worked in a factory. I had five kids. The economy Was fucked. They told me if i wanted to keep the Job i had to fall in line. What would you have done". Really made me think when my dad told me the story.

[@theycallmemrsilver]

Yeah but popular myth now is everyone from german during that time is and was always evil and those that stigma makes people blind to such things.

[@Frenuellcrackser33]

Why do I find Legends like this just now ! its fricking great !

[@ERJones-fd6oh]

excellent presentation , tasting notes are always entertaining.

[@nicholaspham6234]

That opening tells me one thing. You very much enjoy your work.

[@MajorSrb95]

Because you're hungover af, I'll be quiter than my usual...friiiiiday. (No caps and a full stop at the end haha)

[@chilidog069]

You ever think of doing a podcast about drink history, movies, or general thoughts? I really enjoy listening to you ramble about things

[@fistopher3182]

I was hoping for a Venture Brothers reference in here. "Bartender!! Another Suffering Bastard!"

[@LoLotov]

Same, but I managed to confuse that scene with the one where Doc makes Hank bring him that drink made of chocolate syrup, red kool aid, and kahlua. Was really hoping to see him try to make that thing work, but this sounds much tastier.

[@fistopher3182]

@@LoLotov bahaha a Red Mocho Kooler!

[@R3fug333]

TAKE! THESE BROKEN WINGS! AND LEARN TO FLY AGAIN! LEARN TO LIVE SO FREE! *I understood that reference* Man, Vice City was awesome.

[@FreakyAttractions]

Just came across the show! Im into it. You've earned yourself a new sub!

[@CJ_the_Traveller]

An Ice Cold in Alex, would be my drink of choice in Egypt. Okay how many of you actually knew that was a film title. Also John Mills for one of the greatest actors in film history.

[@jacobcasely8045]

Well then. You saying "stay frosty" has brought back memories of an old let's play channel I used to watch on here that sadly doesn't upload much anymore.

[@bonzupippinpaddleoxacoppil484]

Which one?

[@Mater_Lachrymarum]

I love the hungover history facts, it’s like a really sad Drunk History but I still learn something.

[@bungiecoocoo]

Whoever is doing the captions is getting better and better.

[@chibicat3]

I was just drinking this drink this weekend!! So good

[@inspectorwinship9538]

I LOVE the Suffering Bastard. My go to, 90+degrees-outside-and-grilling cocktail. I also enjoy them any other time.

[@metoolawson]

Just had one of these for the first time at a restaurant yesterday, super delicious!

[@kahn04]

I’m a relatively new fan of the show and loving every video I watch, keep up the great content! Sorry to nitpick, but my dad’s side of the family is Jamaican, the ginger beer is D&G for desnoes and Geddes, the label change is weird 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@MagicianFairy]

Greg.. drink more water in between your shoots. And kudos to the editor for the bonus ww2 trivia.

[@my_randomology]

Best hangover cure? A Michelada. Mexican lager with lime juice, salt, and tomato juice. And chili powder. Even if it doesn't get rid of the pain, it's damn delicious.

[@JoySynthesis]

That's just a Bloody Mary screaming for celery!

[@mollywhoppedsouls_pvp]

@@JoySynthesis if my bloody Mary doesn't have vodka in it I'm not gonna be screaming for celery...

[@isaacschmitt4803]

Ech. Best hangover cure is plenty of water and bread before you start and while drinking. I've never had a hangover.

[@Deathven1482]

Isaac Schmitt definitely the way to do it!

[@WeirdPros]

So a Clamato and beer

[@hawktail83]

This is one of my favorites; but what I recommend is to replace the bourbon with Basil Hayden’s Dark Rye. They age it in port barrels so it adds a bit of something that shines through the ginger and the rye adds to the bitters profile.

[@mattallurgical]

Love me some Eagle Rare. That tends to be my go-to for an everyday-type bourbon. I've yet to get some actual Buffalo Trace, and I haven't had Michter's yet, but if it's as good as their rye, I might have a new member of the "I love this" list.

[@digitalinker4311]

oh, I love DG ginger beer~ It's perfection in every sip.

[@Cutelatinguy2]

HAHA Greg, that intro was awesome! I hope your toe is doing better! :-D

[@nathanielsizemore8594]

Best hangover cure I've ever used is 2 Alka-Seltzer tablets in 8 ounces room temperature water just before going to bed.

[@andrewamann8855]

My personal ounce of prevention is plenty of water, a B-complex tablet, and Tylenol before bed, and a big ol' plate of corned beef hash and eggs for breakfast.

[@chrisvisser-fee2631]

@@andrewamann8855 I've never got the "eat a whole bunch to cure your hangover" thing. Like, I feel like I can't hold down water, you expect me to eat?

[@andrewamann8855]

@@chrisvisser-fee2631 it's not just eating a bunch of food, though. On the back end of a bit too much drinking, your body is hard at work converting ethanol into simple sugars, and producing insulin to deal with those, and using a lot of water to do it. Your body's capacity to deal with more sugar will be kind of overwhelmed, but you're going to need calories, so you need another delivery method, namely protein and fat. Because you've also utilized a bunch of water in this process of breaking down what is, essentially, a low-grade poison, you're going to need water, but you're also going to need salt to hold onto said water, since your body hydrates through osmosis. So, it's not just eating a lot of food, it's eating a lot of salt, fat, and protein specifically, to facilitate refueling an already taxed system.

[@chrisvisser-fee2631]

@@andrewamann8855 Sure I get the science, but none of that matters of you can't keep it down.

[@andrewamann8855]

@@chrisvisser-fee2631 if you're not pulling in a bunch more simple sugar, you'll keep it down, and feel a lot better than you did before eating. The nausea is from a combination of dehydration and low blood sugar/high insulin levels.

[@squintsyadams8463]

You gotta try Reed's Stronger Ginger Beer. Its amazing. I love you Greg.

[@69skateordie]

Eagle Rare became my favorite bourbon, such a good flavor.

[@stephenperry4197]

You are not alone. Eagle Rare is hands down my favorite bourbon.

[@patrickhannon4217]

8:27 "Down the wrongs pipe!" first time I've seen this episode I haven't heard that phrase in years 😂😂 I wheezed with laughter there

[@Irishringo]

Distinguished Spirits did a really good history lesson on this. Good recipe too

[@slimsliver2311]

You should do a Letterkenny episode with all the drinks from the super soft birthday party or when the run out of beer!

[@nevadanate4957]

Just made one of these with Old Forester 86, and it's honestly the best version of this I've had

[@nevadanate4957]

Aaand just made an OG one with cognac, and what a waste. Not even close to the same amount of flavor

[@jerGregory78]

2nd poster! Cool. Love the show

[@detailsnail]

I just bought this book because of your recommendation, it better not suck!

[@sleepingterror7]

seeing you use the DG ginger beer has me itching to see you use the jamaican drink called "Ting" to make another amazing drink. Another great ep. I see it as a part of the greater Tiki series you've got going it. I like it

[@crenner07]

sleepingterror Ting is amazing!

[@sleepingterror7]

@@crenner07 cant forget about Kola Champagne ;)

[@Warlocke000]

Rusty Venture orders one (of several) of these in The Invisible Hand of Fate (Venture Bros., season 3, episode 3).

[@itsyunome]

Greg at the beginning of this is the perfect visual representation of "hangover".

[@drew-horst]

When your professor comes into class hungover but still puts an effort into making class happen

[@daitokuji8327]

Greg you sound like I feel! Once again suffering for your art. Good on you.

[@123FireSnake]

i sure hope you got a rest day after that. I can already see that escalating from drink to drink :D

[@fa18564]

LMFAO, the short montage in the upper right at 0:19 is pure gold

[@colemanmcc]

Just typed the name of the channel as "How to Drunk" - very appropriate for this one

[@logand1726]

Haha I dunno if you write those notes yourself or not, but they're hilarious. My props to whoever writes them!

[@paok3131999]

I was a little sad about the orchid cause i love plants,great episode though :D.

[@TidusfromZanarkand]

Not breaking toes this time, good!! I hope you are feeling better :)

[@FuttFel]

Eyyy, something I can make! Had to make demerara syrup before I made the drink, but that only took 10 mins or so. I definitely feel that you won't mistake this for an alcohol-free drink, the bourbon is right there, front and center. Together with the ginger beer. I'm using a pretty cheap bourbon (Evan Williams) and I've never liked it much, although it's fine in mixed drinks like this one. Time for an upgrade I guess? I'm thinking either Bulleit Bourbon, Makers Mark or Knob Creek, as a starting point. Anyways, nice cocktail overall, I'll make this one again later!

[@thatcanuck5670]

Pretty cool that you guys decided to add a quick side bit about rommel/the clean wehrmacht myth

[@AnimatorsatWork]

Love the Tiki series 2.0 (or 3.0? I’m still sorta new subscriber)

[@RTGrimmer]

Ginger has so many great medicinal uses, and it settles the stomach. If someone wanted to really cure a hangover, ginger is the way to go... and bubbly ginger, even better. This is such a great idea. The bourbon and gin are supposed to be underplayed - this was a “hair of the dog” drink to help get someone back on their feet. I think if it tasted too much like gin or bourbon, it would defeat the purpose of crafting a medicinal beverage with just enough alcohol to stave off the withdrawal symptoms of a hangover. It’s really quite a brilliant drink in this formulation. Kudos to Joe Scialom! and brilliant as always, Greg.

[@MarsTheDoomer]

There is this awesome cocktail from Catalina island called Buffalo milk, it’s an iconic drink that you have to try when you visit plus the history of the drink is interesting. I would love to see if you went and tried to recreate the cocktail

[@jarlo_marz8]

😂😂😂👍🏼🙃 you remind me of Jack Black....I love the history behind the videos KEEP IT UP!!

[@nickschuman4652]

I got a copy of smugglers cove for Christmas and it came spiral bound. Game changer

[@JT-dw2bg]

I drunkenly made a version of this at a pool party with random things we had. Minus gin + Mint Garnish and topped up with the only seltzer we had, White Claw. 😅

[@QualityPoptarts]

I really like how tasting notes devolve from actual tasting notes to existential and accusative terms. Lovely.

[@ChristopherOdegard]

Hey Greg! When will you be making a drink inspired by Doctor Strangelove? (This episode made me laugh out loud a bit more than usual, so thanks!)

[@alexanderkrill51]

I’ve been drinking these all summer, they’re great! I do prefer mine with brandy though

[@briancorley1159]

Beach Bum Berry has a whole chapter dedicated to Joe “the bartender “ Scialom in his book “Potions of the Caribbean”. He was an amazing person.