Pegu Club
The Pegu Club is a classic Cocktail cocktail featuring Gin, Orange Curacao, Lime Juice. Watch our video tutorial to master this recipe.
About This Cocktail
The Pegu Club is a classic, aromatic cocktail with a rich history, dating back to the early 20th century. Named after the Pegu Club, a British colonial club in Yangon (formerly Rangoon), Myanmar, the cocktail was a popular drink among expatriates in British India and has seen a resurgence in recent years, particularly in craft cocktail bars. The Pegu Club is a gin-based cocktail with a vibrant and refreshing flavor profile, thanks to the combination of gin, lime juice, orange curaçao, and angostura bitters. The drink strikes a balance between citrusy and herbal notes, with the gin providing a base of botanicals, while the lime juice adds tartness and the orange curaçao introduces a hint of citrus sweetness. The bitters bring depth and complexity to the drink, enhancing its overall structure. Typically served shaken and strained into a chilled coupe glass, the Pegu Club is often garnished with a lime wedge or lime twist to accentuate its zesty notes. The Pegu Club is an excellent choice for those who enjoy refined, spirit-forward cocktails with a bright, citrusy edge. It’s perfect for sipping as an aperitif or for anyone looking for a classic, well-balanced cocktail with a touch of herbal complexity.
Ingredients
How to Mix
Shake, strain, up, cocktail glass