Clover Club
A Classic Sour Cocktail with Gin and Raspberry
The Clover Club cocktail is a timeless classic with more than a century of history behind it. Originating in pre-Prohibition America, this cocktail is known for its vibrant pink color and delicate balance of flavors. The Clover Club combines gin, raspberry syrup, fresh lemon juice, and egg whites to create a smooth and frothy drink with a classic tangy and sweet sour-cocktail profile. The gin provides a botanical backbone, while the raspberry syrup gives a fruity sweetness that is perfectly balanced with the acidity of the lemon juice. Egg whites give the Clover Club its signature silky texture and an appealing frothy look. This cocktail is perfect for elegant gatherings, romantic dinners, or any occasion where a sophisticated, classic cocktail is called for.
Ingredients
Gin
60 ml
Lemon Juice
22.5 ml
Raspberry Syrup
22.5 ml
Egg White (optional)
1 pc
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients
Dry Shake
Shake with Ice
Strain and Serve
Garnish and Enjoy
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Ingredient #1
Gin
Beefeater
Ingredient #2
Lemon Juice
Ingredient #3
Raspberry Syrup
History
The Clover Club is a classic cocktail that dates back to the late 19th century and is named after a gentlemen’s club in Philadelphia where it was first popularized. The club, established in the 1880s, was a meeting place for lawyers, writers, and other influential men of the time, who would meet to discuss politics, literature, and society over good food and drinks. The Clover Club cocktail was the signature drink of the club and quickly gained popularity beyond Philadelphia, spreading to other bars across America. It is a pre-Prohibition classic, and it has maintained popularity through the years, celebrated for its sophisticated balance of flavors and its elegant presentation. Though it fell slightly out of favor during the mid-20th century, the Clover Club has experienced a renaissance in the craft cocktail movement, reclaiming its place as a beloved classic in modern cocktail culture.
Flavor profile
The Clover Club is a cocktail with a balanced and layered flavor profile. The gin provides complexity as a botanical base, with juniper and citrus notes. The raspberry syrup introduces a sweet, fruity element that also brings its characteristic slightly tart and bright raspberry flavor, a beautiful combo with the acidity of the fresh lemon juice. The egg whites adds a velvety smoothness, giving the cocktail a creamy mouthfeel and a luxurious visual expression. Overall, the cocktail fits nicely within the classic sour-cocktail flavor profile, but where a cocktail like the Whiskey Sour has a sweeter and more rounded expression, the Clover Club is more tangy and sharp.