Cocktails

Pegu Club

Pegu Club is an alcoholic cocktail built on Gin. It leans citrus and bitter. Shaken and served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 28.8% ABV and roughly 181 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic28.8% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

181 kcalCalories

28.8%ABV

5.9gSugar

9.6gCarbs

1.47Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 5 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1 1/2 ozGinBase Spirit
3/4 ozOrange CuracaoLiqueur Modifier
3/4 ozLime JuiceJuice
1 dashAngostura BittersBitters
1 dashOrange BittersBitters

How to Make It

Shake, strain, up, cocktail glassShaken

How to Serve

Glass: Cocktail Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Supporting notes

Sweet Botanical Herbal Juniper

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

High ABV
Full-bodied
Bold and complex

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

Seafood DinnerSuggested from its citrus notes, pairing with ceviche and seafood.
AperitifSuggested from its bitter and botanical notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

Seafood Ceviche Salads

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Gin1 1/2 oz

VodkaKnown variation

How much to use: Use the same volume; expect less juniper and botanical aroma.
What changes: Vodka can replace gin when you want a cleaner, less botanical drink, but it usually changes the cocktail identity.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Orange Curacao3/4 oz

Triple SecWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes: Triple sec can replace orange curaçao when a cleaner orange liqueur profile is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Lime Juice3/4 oz

Lemon JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes: Lemon juice can usually replace lime juice, but the drink becomes less tropical and more lemon-forward.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Angostura Bitters1 dash

Aromatic BittersWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Start with the recipe’s dash count and taste before adding more.
What changes: Another aromatic bitters can replace Angostura when some change in spice and fruit character is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Orange BittersNot a neutral swap

How much to use: Start with the recipe’s dash count and taste; the result will lose some baking-spice character.
What changes: Orange bitters can replace Angostura only when a brighter, more citrus-led result is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Orange Bitters1 dash

Angostura BittersNot a neutral swap

How much to use: Start with the recipe’s dash count and taste; the result will be less citrus-led.
What changes: Angostura can replace orange bitters only when a warmer, more spice-led result is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Pegu Club?: The Pegu Club is a cocktail made with 5 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 28.8%. A standard serving contains approximately 181 calories.
What does a Pegu Club taste like?: Pegu Club has a flavour profile featuring Citrus, Bitter, Sweet, Botanical. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Pegu Club?: Pegu Club pairs well with Seafood, Ceviche, Salads. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Pegu Club?: The Pegu Club has an ABV of approximately 28.8%. That's approximately 1.47 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 181 kcal, 5.9g sugar, 9.6g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Pegu Club typically served?: Pegu Club is often suggested for Aperitif, Seafood Dinner, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Pegu Club?: If you enjoy Pegu Club, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Pegu Club at home?: Yes. The Pegu Club uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Pegu Club with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.