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Clover Club

Tart raspberry and lemon over a cloud of silky egg-white foam.

Coupe
  • 45 ml1.5 ozgin
  • 15 ml0.5 ozlemon juice
  • 15 ml0.5 ozraspberry syrup
  • 1 wholeegg white

Garnish: three fresh raspberries

Method
Shaken
Strength
~18% ABV
Difficulty
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Method

  1. Dry shake the gin, lemon juice, raspberry syrup and egg white without ice.
  2. Add ice and shake hard a second time.
  3. Double strain into a chilled coupe.
  4. Float three fresh raspberries on the foam.

The story

Named after a real gentlemen's club in Philadelphia, this one got written off for decades as a girly drink, which says more about old bar culture than the cocktail itself. Modern bartenders brought it back once people noticed how well built it actually is.

Flavour

Sweet
Sour
Boozy
Fruity
Creamy
Citrus
Rich
Herbal

Quick answers

Clover Club questions

How do you make a Clover Club?

Dry shake the gin, lemon juice, raspberry syrup and egg white without ice. Add ice and shake hard a second time. Double strain into a chilled coupe. Float three fresh raspberries on the foam. You need 45 ml (1.5 oz) gin, 15 ml (0.5 oz) lemon juice, 15 ml (0.5 oz) raspberry syrup and 1 whole egg white.

What's in a Clover Club?

Gin, lemon juice, raspberry syrup and egg white, garnished with three fresh raspberries.

Is a Clover Club shaken or stirred?

Shaken. Shaking chills, dilutes and aerates the citrus or cream.

What glass is a Clover Club served in?

A coupe, with no ice.

How strong is a Clover Club?

About 18% ABV once it is diluted, about as strong as a glass of fortified wine.

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