Clover Club
The Clover Club is a classic cocktail that dates back to the pre-Prohibition era, named after the Philadelphia men's club of the same name. It's known for its silky texture and balanced flavor profile that combines the tartness of lemon and raspberry with the botanical notes of gin.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Jigger
- Fine mesh sieve (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz Gin
- 1/2 oz Lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/2 oz Raspberry syrup
- 1 Egg white about 1 oz or 30 ml
- Ice cubes
- Fresh raspberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Add the gin, lemon juice, raspberry syrup, and egg white into a shaker without ice and shake vigorously (dry shake) for about 10 seconds.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake again until well-chilled.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries if desired.
Notes
The egg white is used to create the frothy texture that is iconic to the Clover Club cocktail. For a non-alcoholic version, omit the gin and substitute with a non-alcoholic spirit or additional lemon and raspberry syrup to taste.