The Clover Club Cocktail is a tangy and silky classic, with gin, raspberry syrup, lemon juice, and a frothy egg white finish. It’s an elegant classic with the perfect balance of sweet and sour flavor.
What’s in a Clover Club Cocktail
The Clover Club Cocktail is a classic gin-based drink that has been enjoyed for over a century. It is a delicious combination of gin, lemon juice, raspberry syrup, and egg white, resulting in a smooth, silky, and tangy flavor that is sure to delight your taste buds.
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Ingredient Notes
- Gin – Gin is the primary spirit in a Clover Club Cocktail, and it serves as the base for the other ingredients to build upon. Use a gin that is dry and juniper-forward such as London dry gin, Plymouth gin, and Beefeater
- Lemon Juice – Fresh lemon juice provides a bright and zesty flavor that is crucial to the overall taste of the cocktail, however, you can also use bottled lemon juice.
- Raspberry Syrup – The raspberry syrup serves to provide a sweet and fruity flavor to the drink. It also helps to balance out the tartness of the lemon juice. You can easily make your own or use store-bought.
- Egg White – When shaken vigorously with the other ingredients, the egg white creates a frothy and velvety foam that sits atop the cocktail, providing an elegant and visually appealing presentation.
How to Make a Clover Club Cocktail
- Add the ingredients to the cocktail shaker. Pour all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker, but don’t include ice.
- Dry shake. Dry shake (shake without ice) for about 10-15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Add ice. Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for another 10-15 seconds.
- Strain. Strain the cocktail into a chilled glass.
FAQS
A Clover Club Cocktail has a balanced sweet and tangy flavor, with a silky texture from the frothy egg white. The gin provides a strong base, while the raspberry syrup adds a fruity sweetness and the lemon juice adds a refreshing tang. The resulting cocktail is smooth and refreshing, with a velvety foam on top.
The origin of the name “Clover Club” for this classic cocktail is somewhat disputed, but it is generally believed to have originated from the name of a private men’s club in Philadelphia that was active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Clover Club was a social club that was comprised of prominent businessmen and professionals, and it was known for its lively atmosphere and spirited gatherings. The cocktail likely became associated with the club through the efforts of bartenders who frequented the establishment, who may have developed the drink as a signature cocktail for the club’s members. The name “Clover Club” was then adopted for the drink itself, and it has remained a classic cocktail to this day.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Dry shake the egg white: Dry shaking the egg white without ice helps to emulsify it, resulting in a smoother, creamier texture.
- Shake vigorously with ice: Once you’ve dry shaken the egg white, add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously. This will help to chill the cocktail and create a nice frothy texture.
- Swap the raspberry syrup for grenadine: While the raspberry syrup is a key ingredient in a Clover Club Cocktail, it is possible to swap it out for grenadine if you don’t have raspberry syrup on hand. Grenadine is a pomegranate-based syrup that was commonly used as a sweetener in cocktails during the early 20th century, so it is possible that some bartenders may have experimented with using grenadine in place of raspberry syrup.
- Another swap is using Homemade Sour Mix. Instead of using lemon juice and raspberry syrup just use sour mix instead.
Serving Suggestions
A Clover Club Cocktail is a versatile and elegant cocktail that can be served on a variety of occasions. Its well-balanced flavor profile and smooth texture make it a popular choice for cocktail hour, but it is also a great option for a fancy dinner party or a celebratory event.
- Cocktail hour
- Fancy dinner party
- Celebratory event
- Festive occasion
- Traditional cocktail party
- When you want to impress guests with a sophisticated and delicious cocktail
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Clover Club Cocktail Recipe
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Gin
- ½ ounce Lemon Juice
- ½ ounce Raspberry Syrup
- 1 Egg White
- Raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- Add the ingredients to the cocktail shaker. Pour all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker, but don't include ice.
- Dry shake. Dry shake (shake without ice) for about 10-15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Add ice. Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for another 10-15 seconds.
- Strain. Strain the cocktail into a chilled glass.
Notes
- Dry shake the egg white: Dry shaking the egg white without ice helps to emulsify it, resulting in a smoother, creamier texture.
- Shake vigorously with ice: Once you’ve dry shaken the egg white, add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously. This will help to chill the cocktail and create a nice frothy texture.
- Swap the raspberry syrup for grenadine: While the raspberry syrup is a key ingredient in a Clover Club Cocktail, it is possible to swap it out for grenadine if you don’t have raspberry syrup on hand. Grenadine is a pomegranate-based syrup that was commonly used as a sweetener in cocktails during the early 20th century, so it is possible that some bartenders may have experimented with using grenadine in place of raspberry syrup.
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