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Pegu Club

Pegu Club is a cocktail made with Gin, Orange Curacao, Lime Juice, and Angostura Bitters. The listed recipe is shaken and served in a Cocktail Glass.

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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

How to Make It

  1. Shake, strain, up, cocktail glassShaken

How to Serve

Glass
Cocktail Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serving tips

Serve Pegu Club cold and taste the bitterness before adjusting sweetness. A citrus peel or clean garnish can lift the aroma without making it sweeter. It is commonly matched with seafood, ceviche, salads style pairings.

Taste

What does Pegu Club taste like?

Pegu Club has a drier, more aromatic profile. Bitter, herbal or botanical notes give it structure and make it feel less sugary.

Primary flavours

CitrusBitter

Supporting notes

SweetBotanicalHerbalJuniper

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?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Pegu Club is right for you

Pegu Club suits drinkers who like drier, more aromatic cocktails. Choose it when you want structure, bitterness or herbal lift instead of a sweet fruit profile. The listed serve is about 28.8% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Pegu Club if...

Skip Pegu Club if you prefer soft, sweet or fruit-led drinks. Bitter and herbal cocktails can feel dry or intense if you are expecting easy sweetness.

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

SeafoodCevicheSalads

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-FreeVegetarian

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

Frequently asked questions

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.