Pegu Club Cocktail
The Pegu Club is a classic gin-based cocktail with a refreshing citrus flavor, enhanced by the bitterness of bitters. It originated in the 1920s at the Pegu Club in Rangoon, Burma, where it was a favorite among British officers.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Strainer
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- 3/4 oz Orange Liqueur (such as Cointreau)
- 3/4 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 dash Angostura Bitters
- 1 dash Orange Bitters (optional)
- Lime wheel or twist for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add the gin, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, Angostura bitters, and orange bitters (if using) to the shaker.
- Shake well until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a lime wheel or twist.
Notes
The Pegu Club can also be served on the rocks in an Old Fashioned glass if preferred. The orange bitters are optional but recommended for a more complex flavor.