A WWII-era hangover cure from Cairo’s Shepheard’s Hotel. Fred’s note lists only the spirits and balance — no quantities given, so none are invented below.

Ingredients

  • Gin
  • Brandy
  • Lime juice
  • Simple syrup

Instructions

  1. Combine equal parts gin and brandy with lime juice and simple syrup over ice.
  2. Shake and strain into an ice-filled glass (traditionally topped with ginger beer).