Pegu Club
Ingredientes
- Gin 1 1/2 oz
- Orange Curacao 3/4 oz
- Lime juice 3/4 oz
- Angostura Bitters 1 dash
- Orange bitters 1 dash
Instruções
Shake, strain, up, cocktail glass
O Pegu Club é um sofisticado coquetel com predominância de destilado que combina gin, Curaçao de laranja, suco de limão fresco, Angostura bitters e orange bitters. Originário do famoso clube de Rangum (atual Yangon, Myanmar) na Birmânia colonial britânica, esta bebida é um coquetel da era pré-Proibição que é ancestral do Sidecar e do Cosmopolitan. O equilíbrado perfil de gin e licor de laranja, cítrico e bitters demonstra uma excelente maestria artística.
History & Origins
The Pegu Club was the signature cocktail of the Pegu Club, a British officers' social club established in Rangoon (now Yangon), Burma, in the 19th century. The recipe was brought to wider international attention when it appeared in Harry Craddock's The Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Named after the Pegu River, it became synonymous with the elegance of colonial club culture and is now celebrated as a precursor to the modern cocktail renaissance.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Dry gin botanicals, fresh lime, and a warm orange peel note from the Curaçao, with the aromatic complexity of two types of bitters. Palate: Crisp and dry with juniper and citrus peel leading, the orange Curaçao adding a bittersweet depth, lime juice providing bright acidity, and the dual bitters contributing layers of spice and herbal complexity. Finish: Long, dry, and bittersweet with a botanical and citrus echo.
Pro Tip
Use a premium orange Curaçao rather than triple sec for greater depth and complexity, and serve in a pre-chilled cocktail glass to keep this delicate drink at its optimal temperature.
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