{"id":766,"date":"2024-02-11T01:50:21","date_gmt":"2024-02-11T01:50:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cocktails.uberhosting.co.uk\/?p=766"},"modified":"2026-06-07T19:12:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T18:12:32","slug":"clover-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cockandtails.co.uk\/index.php\/2024\/02\/11\/clover-club\/","title":{"rendered":"Clover Club"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Clover Club<\/h2>\n\t\t
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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. <\/span>
<\/div>Shake all ingredients and double strainover a frozen cocktail coupette, garnish with fresh raspberry on a stick<\/span>
<\/div>Ingredients<\/strong><\/span>
<\/div>5 fresh raspberries <\/span>
<\/div>15ml sugar syrup<\/span>
<\/div>25ml lemon juice <\/span>
<\/div>15ml eggwhites<\/span>
<\/div>50ml gin<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t
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Course: <\/span>Aperitif, Elegant Starter<\/span><\/div>
Cuisine: <\/span>American Brasserie, Charcuterie Board, Soft cheeses<\/span><\/div>
Keyword: <\/span>Egg White, London Dry Gin, Raspberry Syrup<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t
Prep Time: <\/span>5 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cook Time: <\/span>2 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time: <\/span>7 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t
Servings: <\/span>1<\/span> Coupe<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t
Calories: <\/span>140<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t
Cost: <\/span>\u00a31.52<\/span><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

Equipment<\/h3>
  • 1 Shaker<\/div><\/li>
  • 1 Jigger<\/div><\/li>
  • 1 Hawthorne Strainer<\/div><\/li>
  • 1 Fine Strainer<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t

    Ingredients<\/h3>
    • 45<\/span> ml<\/span> Gin<\/span><\/li>
    • 15<\/span> ml<\/span> Raspberry Syrup<\/span><\/li>
    • 15<\/span> ml<\/span> Fresh Lemon Juice<\/span><\/li>
    • 15<\/span> ml<\/span> Egg White<\/span><\/li>
    • 5<\/span> Raspberries<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t

      Instructions<\/h3>
      • Chill a coupe.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Add gin, raspberry syrup, lemon juice, and egg white to a shaker without ice.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Dry shake hard for 10\u201315 seconds to build foam.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Add cubed ice and shake again for another 12\u201315 seconds until the tin is very cold.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Double strain into the chilled glass for a smooth texture.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Let the foam settle for a few seconds.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Garnish with fresh raspberries and serve immediately.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t
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        Notes<\/h3>
        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.<\/span>
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        • The Fruit:<\/strong> Fresh, vibrant raspberry leads the palate, providing a sweet-tart punch that cuts through the other ingredients without being overly sugary.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • The Spirit:<\/strong> Dry gin provides a botanical, juniper undertone that keeps the cocktail grounded and sophisticated<\/span><\/li>\n
        • The Citrus:<\/strong> Fresh lemon juice slices through the sweetness, giving the drink a crisp, refreshing sour finish.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • The Texture:<\/strong> Made traditionally with an egg white (or aquafaba for a vegan alternative), the drink is shaken until frothy, resulting in a luxurious, creamy mouthfeel.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t

          Nutrition<\/h3>
          Calories: <\/span>140<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Carbohydrates: <\/span>8.3<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Sodium: <\/span>26<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Potassium: <\/span>41.1<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Fiber: <\/span>0.1<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Sugar: <\/span>7.4<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Calcium: <\/span>2.8<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Iron: <\/span>0.07<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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