Pegu Club is a fresh and balanced classic cocktail made with gin, orange liqueur and fresh lime juice. Its citrusy structure and a touch of aromatic bitters make it both lively and sophisticated.
The Pegu Club cocktail is named after the famous Pegu Club in Yangon, Myanmar (formerly Burma). Established in the late 19th century for British officers and colonial administrators, this club was one of the most prestigious social centers of its time. The bartenders here have started to develop citrus cocktails to create refreshing drinks in a tropical climate.
The Pegu Club cocktail that emerged in this environment soon became one of the club's most popular drinks. British officers took the recipe of this cocktail with them wherever they traveled. Thus, the Pegu Club cocktail became known first in the Asian colonies and then in bars in Europe and America.
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Thanks to its appearance in many early 20th century cocktail books, the Pegu Club has become one of the most important drinks in the classic cocktail repertoire. Thanks to its balanced citrus character, the aromatic structure of gin and a touch of bitters, it offers a drink with both freshness and character. Today, it is still one of the drinks most revered by classic cocktail enthusiasts.
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Ingredients
Unit System
45 mlGin
22 mlOrange Liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec)
22 mlFresh Lime Juice
1 dashAngostura Bitters
1 dashOrange Bitters
·Ice
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Method
1
Add a lot of ice into the shaker.
2
Add gin, orange liqueur and lime juice.
3
Add Angostura and orange bitters.
4
Shake vigorously.
5
Strain into a chilled coupe glass and serve.
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Bartender Tips
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Use orange bitters - it is one of the flavors that defines the character of Pegu Club.
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Gin choice is important - citrus and floral gins work better in this cocktail.
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Pre-chill the coupe glass - since this cocktail is served without ice, a hot glass will ruin the flavor.
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