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Cocktail History
The Clover Club is a classic cocktail that was created in the late 1800s. It’s traditionally made with gin, citrus, grenadine, sugar, and egg white, and it was named for the men’s club in Philadelphia whose patrons used to meet up in the bar of the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel up until World Word I. Even with its bright pink color, the drink was a go-to back then that was as beloved as the Pisco Sour and Ramos Gin Fizz in its time.
Cocktail Ingredients
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Gin: This is a spirit made with juniper berries, botanicals, and alcohol. We used Far North Spirits Solveig Gin because it’s fresh and flavorful with notes of citrus, pine, grapefruit, thyme, and coriander. For a mocktail version of this drink, try MONDAY Zero Alcohol Gin in place of the gin.
Lemon Juice: This is the liquid juice of a lemon. We used freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Raspberry Syrup: This is a sweetener made with raspberries, white sugar, citric acid, and water. We made ours at home using Alex’s sous vide recipe.
Egg White: This is the clear liquid in an egg. We used fresh egg whites because they add a rich, silky smooth texture.
Lemon Peel: This the peel of a lemon that has been cut into a strip.
Raspberries: This is a small pink fruit. We used fresh raspberries.
Bartending Tools
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:
Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. We used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Boston Shaker: This is used to shake ingredients. We used the Boston shaker from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Hawthorne Strainer: This is used to strain out ice and solid ingredients after the cocktail is shaken. We used the A Bar Above Hawthorne Strainer.
Paring Knife: This is used to cut ingredients. We used the OXO Good Grips 3.5 Inch Paring Knife.
Juicer: This is used to juice citrus. We used the ALEEHAI Manual Fruit Juicer.
Peeler: This is used to remove the garnish peel from the citrus. We used the OXO Good Grips 2-Piece Peeler Set.
Cocktail Pick: This is used to hold the garnish. We used one from the I-MART Stainless Steel Cocktail Pick Set.
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Tasting Notes
The taste of the Clover Club is exactly as it sounds—tart and delightfully frothy. We made ours with local gin from Far North Spirits, one of our favorites that’s light and botanical with citrus notes that make it great in fruity recipes. Plus, it comes in a beautifully designed bottle if you’re one for aesthetics like we are.
Recipe
This cocktail recipe was adapted from The Art of Vintage Cocktails by Stephanie Rosenbaum.
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Clover Club
The Clover Club is a classic cocktail that was created in the late 1800s. It’s traditionally made with gin, citrus, grenadine, sugar, and egg white, and it was named for the men’s club in Philadelphia whose patrons used to meet up in the bar of the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel up until World Word I. Even with its bright pink color, the drink was a go-to back then that was as beloved as the Pisco Sour and Ramos Gin Fizz in its time.
Ingredients
Method
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Add gin, lemon juice, raspberry syrup, egg white, and cubed ice to a shaker.
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Shake for 10-20 seconds.
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Remove ice from shaker.
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Dry shake for 5-10 more seconds to emulsify egg.
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Strain into a goblet or cocktail glass.
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Garnish with lemon peel and raspberries.
