Pegu Club Cocktail

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The Pegu Club cocktail is a refreshing and citrusy drink that originated in the British colonial era in Burma. This classic cocktail combines gin, lime juice, orange liqueur, and bitters to create a delightful balance of flavors. It is named after the Pegu Club, a popular social club in Rangoon during the 1920s. Served in a chilled glass with a twist of lime, this cocktail is perfect for any occasion.

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Pegu club cocktail recipe details

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See, there was this bar in Burma back in the day…. Who knows. But this is a tasty, tasty gin cocktail.
Ready in: 5 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 1

• Ice
• 2 ounces gin
• 3/4 ounce Cointreau
• ½ ounce fresh lime juice
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Slice of lime for garnish

Preparation method

Prep: 5 mins

1. Chill martini glass in the freezer. Add ice to a cocktail shaker. Pour in gin, Cointreau, and lime juice. Shake in bitters. Shake very well, then strain into chilled glass. Garnish with a slice of lime or a twist of orange peel.