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

Cook Time: 2

Total Time: 7

Servings: 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.

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