Episode 32: Suffering Bastard Cocktail and "Disney and Tiki" with special guest Justin

Hi Folks!This episode is all about the “Suffering Bastard” cocktail and yes Paola brought along Justin to help us with Disney segment (and no…he is not a suffering bastard LOL). This drink was made back in the 40s in Egypt of all places. The bartender Joe Shalom, who was a Jewish Egyptian, made this drink as a hangover remedy due to poor supplies provided to the bar. He had to beg, borrow and yes even steal ingredients as tiki culture is like for ingredients. Joe spoke 8 languages and was a popular bartender who rubbed elbows with kings, the rich, and even movie stars. On our Disney and Tiki segment, we brought in Justin who has been to 11 out of 12 Disney parks and has a fascination for Tiki. He goes over some of the history on how Walt Disney infused tiki culture into his parks and still happens today. From talking birds and tiki statues to exploding volcanos, we cover it all in the segment for you. He even brought me a gift so listen to find out what it is…In “Did you know?” segment: we cover information about Joe Shalom. Just after the war (1952), British occupation areas was destroyed including Joe’s workplace. He was put in jail as they figured him as a spy. He was later released and fled the country with his family. He was picked up by the Hiltons who had him help build bars around the world for them and everywhere he went, so did the Suffering Bastard. Recipe: 1 oz Gin (suggest a London dry gin), 1 oz Brandy, 0.5 oz Lime Cordial, 2 dashes Aromatic Bitters, and about 4 oz Ginger Beer. You are going to shake this except the ginger beer. Garnish with an orange wheel and a sprig of Mint…yes, I guess Joe found that somewhere in Cairo.