Clover Club

Clover Club

The Clover Club is a pre-Prohibition classic associated with the Philadelphia club of the same name and became famous for its elegant, almost old-world style. Made with gin, lemon juice, raspberry syrup, and egg white, it is served up with a pale pink body and a foamy top. On the palate it is tart, fruity, silky, and more structured than many guests expect from its delicate appearance. The drink demands a little more technique than a basic sour because foam texture and dilution both matter, so it suits bartenders with beginner-to-intermediate shaking skills who can manage a proper dry shake. It works beautifully before dinner, at receptions, or whenever a softer, visually polished gin drink is wanted.
Shake all ingredients and double strainover a frozen cocktail coupette, garnish with fresh raspberry on a stick
Ingredients
5 fresh raspberries
15ml sugar syrup
25ml lemon juice
15ml eggwhites
50ml gin
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Course: Aperitif, Elegant Starter
Cuisine: American Brasserie, Charcuterie Board, Soft cheeses
Keyword: Egg White, London Dry Gin, Raspberry Syrup
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 1 Coupe
Calories: 140kcal
Cost: £1.52

Equipment

  • 1 Shaker
  • 1 Jigger
  • 1 Hawthorne Strainer
  • 1 Fine Strainer

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Gin
  • 15 ml Raspberry Syrup
  • 15 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 15 ml Egg White
  • 5 Raspberries

Instructions

  • Chill a coupe.
  • Add gin, raspberry syrup, lemon juice, and egg white to a shaker without ice.
  • Dry shake hard for 10–15 seconds to build foam.
  • Add cubed ice and shake again for another 12–15 seconds until the tin is very cold.
  • Double strain into the chilled glass for a smooth texture.
  • Let the foam settle for a few seconds.
  • Garnish with fresh raspberries and serve immediately.

Notes

A proper dry shake is what gives the drink its signature silky cap. Using fresh lemon and a stable raspberry syrup keeps the colour bright and the balance tart rather than jammy.
  • The Fruit: Fresh, vibrant raspberry leads the palate, providing a sweet-tart punch that cuts through the other ingredients without being overly sugary.
  • The Spirit: Dry gin provides a botanical, juniper undertone that keeps the cocktail grounded and sophisticated
  • The Citrus: Fresh lemon juice slices through the sweetness, giving the drink a crisp, refreshing sour finish.
  • The Texture: Made traditionally with an egg white (or aquafaba for a vegan alternative), the drink is shaken until frothy, resulting in a luxurious, creamy mouthfeel.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.3g | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 41.1mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 7.4g | Calcium: 2.8mg | Iron: 0.07mg
Nutrition Facts
Clover Club
Amount per Serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Sodium
 
26
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
41.1
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
8.3
g
3
%
Fiber
 
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
 
7.4
g
8
%
Calcium
 
2.8
mg
0
%
Iron
 
0.07
mg
0
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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