Pegu Club

1 1⁄2 oz Gin
3⁄4 oz Orange Curaçao
3⁄4 oz Lime juice (or 1/2 for a sweeter drink)
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 ds Orange bitters, Regans' orange bitters (or Angostura Orange)
Instructions

Shake, strain, up, cocktail glass

Yields Drink
Year
1927
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Pegu Club, Rangoon (Yangon), Burma
Source reference

http://www.esquire.com/drinks/pegu-club-drink-recipe

Curator rating
4 stars
Average rating
3.5 stars
(38 ratings)
From other users
  • Used even less lime -- 3/8 oz — ★★★★
  • Made w 1/2 oz lime & seemed a bit unbalanced, but still not overly sweet...would've been 2 stars but added 1/4 oz Benedictine and 1/4 oz Cointreau (per drink), then one more dash bitters; these mods brought it up to a 3. — ★★★
  • Not much flavor
  • After reviewing and experimenting with various recipes, I reduced the lime juice to 1/2 oz. (as suggested here) and boosted the curacao (I used Giffard Curaçao Triple Sec) to 1 oz. The result was just right for my taste.
  • Excellent and balanced. A classic for a reason.
  • 2 oz Tanqueray, 3/4 oz lime, 1/2 oz PF dry curaçao, 1/4 oz 2:1 simple, 1 dash Angostura, 1 dash orange bitters.
  • Year Round Gin use Old Tom gin
  • Followed the recipe in the comments with navy strength Plymouth (and, accidentally, 1/2oz lime). Well balanced, each ingredient present.
  • Try with grapefruit liqueur
  • My standard recipe: 1.5 oz gin, 3/4 oz triple sec, 0.5 oz lime, 2 ds angostura
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Dan commented on 10/10/2010:

Edited to add references, history, and an alternative ratio.

bartenderkyle commented on 8/25/2013:

Just made this as 1.75 oz Beefeater, .5 oz Lime Juice, .25 Creole Shrubb, 25 oz Falernum and 1 dash Ango. Much improved if I do say so myself.

Wasabijazz commented on 1/23/2019:

Wonderful recipe in Drink Magazine calls for 2 oz high proof london dry (I like martin miller westbourne strength), 2/3 oz. orange curaçao, 1/3 oz. lime, and liberal 1-2 dashes each aromatic and orange bitters. Color is a beautiful ruby grapefruit color. Delicious and elegant. 

Planters Punch (Simple)

3 oz Jamaican rum
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
3⁄4 oz Grenadine
Instructions

Highball with cracked ice

Yields Drink
Authenticity
Unknown
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3.5 stars
(6 ratings)
From other users
  • simple but good. I added a dash of ango bitters.
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Oaxaca Old Fashioned

1 1⁄2 oz Reposado Tequila, El Tesoro Reposado
1⁄2 oz Mezcal, Del Maguey San Luis del Rio
1 t Agave syrup
2 ds Bitters, Angostura (some versions call for Bittermens Mole)
1 twst Orange peel (flamed)
Instructions

Stir, strain, rocks, rocks glass, flame orange peel & drop into drink.

History

It's been reported that Death & Co calls for the Mole bitters and that the NY Times article calls for Angostura due to the at-the-time availability of the Bittermens product.

Yields Drink
Year
2008
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Phil Ward, Death & Co, New York, NY
Source reference

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/30/dining/302crex.html http://www.cocktailchronicles.com/2008/02/11/variations-on-a-theme/

Curator rating
4 stars
Average rating
4.5 stars
(48 ratings)
From other users
  • 4.5
  • Too strong for me but the smokiness is pleasant
  • Delicious!
  • 4.5
  • I used maple syrup instead of agave I used 1 oz mescal and 1 oz anjejo
  • Rated 4.5 by 17 people
  • Actually, 3.5 stars. Probably does need agave syrup instead of simple syrup. Even tempted to put an orange slice in it.
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Dan commented on 9/01/2013:

Moderated slightly. Thanks to a note from user alphanumeric, the choice of bitters was changed to prefer Bittermens Mole over Angostura.

dannyfresh commented on 6/06/2014:

try it with a grapefruit twist and two dashes of bitters. also try el tesoro reposado and los amantes mezcal

Zachary Pearson commented on 10/25/2014:

Updated this as per the recipe in the Death and Co. book, pg. 273.

Thanks,

Zachary

bza commented on 11/02/2014:

So they list it without mole bitters? I don't have the book...

Nallix commented on 11/22/2017:

I really enjoy this drink and found a small pinch of kosher salt when shaking really makes the flavors shine.

getup8 commented on 6/19/2020:

You definitely have to be a fan of mezcal and boozy drinks, but if you are, this drink is simple and sublime. The official recipe does indeed say Angostura but I'm sure Bittermens Mole would be great as well.  The flamed orange twist probably isn't necessary but it does make for a fun gimmick and adds a bit more smokiness.

Loop Tonic

2 oz Blanco tequila
1 oz Dry vermouth
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
1 ds Celery bitters
1 Celery stalk (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain, rocks, highball glass, garnish

Yields Drink
Year
2010
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Phil Ward, Mayahuel, New York, NY
Source reference

https://www.timeout.com/newyork/bars/philip-wards-loop-tonic

Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4 stars
(23 ratings)
From other users
  • Slice celery stalk into quarters, just sturdy enough to remain a stir-stick
  • Tasty sipper
  • Lemon juice should be lime juice — ★★★★★
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Zachary Pearson commented on 3/05/2012:

Curated slightly - changed lemon juice to lime juice to bring the drink in line with the citation.

La Bomba Daiquiri

2 oz Light rum
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1 t Pomegranate molasses
5 Raspberry
Instructions

Muddle raspberries, add ices & ingredients, shake, strain, straight up, coupe. Sub raspberry syrup for simple if fresh raspberries aren't available.

Yields Drink
Year
2009
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Joaquin Simo in Food & Wine
Source reference

http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/la-bomba-daiquiri-cocktails-2009

Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3.5 stars
(13 ratings)
From other users
  • Great variation on a daiquiri, the pom is really potent
  • Pretty sour/tart, would consider more simple, or less pomegranate molasses, next time.
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JesseB commented on 11/03/2013:

The recipe, as originally posted on Food & Wine, calls for 3/4 oz lime juice.

Zachary Pearson commented on 11/04/2013:

Curated this as per the link: changed lime juice to 3/4 oz from 1/4, removed reference to raspberry syrup, improved attribution and year. Thanks, JesseB.

Last Word (lighter)

1 oz Gin
1⁄2 oz Maraschino Liqueur
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
Instructions

Shake, strain, cocktail glass, straight up

Notes

The standard version uses equal amounts of all ingredients. This version uses more gin to create a version lighter in flavor.

History

1/2 oz of each ingredient.

Yields Drink
Year
1920
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Frank Fogarty, Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit
Source reference

http://www.drinkboy.com/Cocktails/Recipe.aspx?itemid=94

Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3.5 stars
(3 ratings)
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Pangolindo commented on 8/13/2018:

Tried with 2 oz White grappa 100abv,  3/4 for other ingredients (Yellow Chartreuse).

Supposed to be birds is the Word #2 without chocolate bitters and was very chocolaty and delicious. Will do again !

AmyJ commented on 11/16/2024:

Really enjoy this version. Especially with my favourite gin (a black gin with mushrooms, Antidote Gin from Port Alberni BC- too bad for any US folks haha)

Jamaica Rum Daiquiri

1 oz Jamaican rum
1 oz Lime juice
3⁄4 oz Simple syrup
Instructions

On the rocks

Yields Drink
Authenticity
Unknown
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3 stars
(1 rating)
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East End Cooler

1 oz Gin, Plymouth (or Hendricks)
3⁄4 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1⁄4 oz Simple syrup
1⁄2 Strawberry (muddled)
1⁄2 Strawberry (as garnish)
1 spg Mint (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain, rocks, highball, garnish

Yields Drink
Year
2009
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Source reference

http://www.stgermain.fr/edible-institute-cocktails.php?r=EastEndCooler

Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4 stars
(11 ratings)
From other users
  • Good. Could be less sweet.
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French Pearl

2 oz Gin, Plymouth
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
3⁄4 oz Simple syrup
1⁄4 oz Absinthe, Pernod
1 spg Mint (muddled)
Instructions

Muddle, shake, double strain, straight up, chilled cocktail glass, garnish

Notes

If made with Pernod Pastis, increase lime juice to 3/4 oz.

History

Originally made with Pernod Pastis, then updated to use Pernod Absinthe.

Yields Drink
Year
2010
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Audrey Saunders and Kenta Goto, Pegu Club, New York, NY
Source reference

http://www.nola.com/cocktails/index.ssf/2010/04/the_french_pearl.html, tweet from Audrey Saunders

Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4.5 stars
(30 ratings)
From other users
  • Had this at Attaboy during my first visit there
  • Yum
  • not bad
  • Made with navy strength gin and St. George absinthe. Even poured a little narrow, the latter predominated, but once my palate adjusted to the licorice this was nice. — ★★★★
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Dan commented on 6/22/2011:

Provided attribution, more detailed instructions, and corrected Absinthe to be Pernod Absinthe

Dan commented on 6/24/2011:

Corrected lime juice to reflect Absinthe, added Pastis variation and history

Earl Grey MarTEAni

1 1⁄2 oz Gin (Earl Grey-infused)
1 oz Simple syrup
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1 Egg white
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake hard 10 seconds, strain, straight up, cocktail glass half-rimmed with sugar, garnish

Notes

Infuse 750ml Tanqueray gin with 4 T (17 g) loose Earl Grey tea for 2 hours, fine sieve or filter, refrigerate.

History

This cocktail garnered attention when the New York officials cited Pegu Club for serving raw egg without notice, despite notice on the cocktail menu.

Yields Drink
Year
2010
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Audrey Saunders, Pegu Club, New York, NY
Source reference

http://nymag.com/nightlife/articles/04/cocktails/galleries/audrey/

Curator rating
5 stars
Average rating
5 stars
(13 ratings)
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  • Outrageously good — ★★★★★
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Dan commented on 11/19/2010:

Added egg white, instructions for making infusion, references, and history.

Kent Wang commented on 2/21/2014:

I weighed 4 T at 17 g, using Earl Grey from Camellia's Tea Shop in London.

Curious that Saunders's original instructions don't involve dry shaking the egg white, but that's probably a good idea.

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