The Pegu Club is a classic gin cocktail from 1920s Burma featuring gin, orange curaçao, fresh lime juice, and Angostura bitters. Its bright, balanced citrus profile made it a staple of colonial-era bar culture and remains a benchmark sour-style cocktail.
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Stir with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass.
cocktail shaker · jigger or measuring glass · strainer · chilled coupe or cocktail glass
The Pegu Club has a bright, citrusy flavor with a balance of sweet orange, tart lime, and the herbal complexity of gin, with aromatic bitters adding depth.
Yes, triple sec or Cointreau work well as replacements, though they may be slightly drier. The cocktail's balance will shift slightly but remain drinkable.
Shake the Pegu Club vigorously with ice to chill, dilute, and incorporate the citrus and bitters evenly, then strain into a chilled glass.
Serve in a chilled coupe or cocktail glass over fresh ice, or up (without ice) in a chilled coupe for a classic presentation.
Yes, multiply the ingredients by the number of servings, chill in advance, and shake with ice before serving to maintain freshness.
