In the Clover
Welcome to the ultimate guide on how to make a Clover Club Cocktail! This timeless gin-based drink is one of the oldest cocktails, having been around since the 19th century. It’s light and refreshing taste has made it a favorite among cocktail enthusiasts for years and now you can learn how to craft this classic beverage yourself.
Whether you’re entertaining guests or just looking for something new to try, our step-by-step guide will show you exactly what you need and how easy it is to mix up your own perfect Clover Club.
Ingredients
The Clover Club requires just five simple ingredients that are sure to be found in any bar: dry gin, raspberry syrup, fresh lemon juice, egg white and angostura bitters. To create an authentic flavor profile, we recommend using London Dry Gin as your base spirit for its robust juniper notes.
Instructions
Firstly place a shaker tin filled with ice into another larger tin (a Boston Shaker) then add all of your ingredients: two ounces of gin; half an ounce each of raspberry syrup and fresh lemon juice; one egg white; four dashes Angostura Bitters.
Securely fit together both tins tightly so there’s no leakage during shaking then vigorously shake up & down until thoroughly combined (roughly 10 seconds). Finally strain into a chilled martini glass & garnish with a lemon twist or maraschino cherry before serving.
Variations
If raspberries aren’t available or not preferred by some drinkers in your party there are plenty other variations on the traditional recipe including substituting cranberry juice instead of raspberry syrup or even replacing both with strawberry puree. For those who want more depth from their drink switch out plain dry gin for sloe berry infused version which adds floral complexity & sweetness – use 1 ½ oz Sloe Gin alongside ¼ oz sweet vermouth in substitution for regular gin.
Garnishing
To complete the presentation finish off with either slices from a ripe seasonal fruit like oranges or lemons cut freshly cut before serving – alternatively use Maraschino Cherries if they’re handy – adding them directly onto the surface works best but also consider slipping one onto side rim as well should space allow. For added visual appeal dust over lightly powdered sugar across top surface prior too adding final touches such as zest wheel/cherry etc…to really get that vintage speakeasy look!
History Of The Clover Club Cocktail
The name “Clover Club” dates back nearly 130 years ago when it was first served at Philadelphia’s Bellevue Hotel by bartender George Clay between 1893–1897 while he worked as head barman at Rittenhouse Barroom afterwards taking his creation along when he moved away from Pennsylvania . A few decades later near end 1920s – 1930s saw popularity increase again within New York City circles & beyond leading way success being enjoyed throughout US & Europe alike ever since..
The Clover Club cocktail is a classic example of a pre-Prohibition cocktail, which typically featured a combination of spirits, citrus, and sweeteners. The addition of egg white to the Clover Club gives it a creamy, frothy texture and a silky mouthfeel.
Clover Club
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- -2 ounces gin
- -1 ounce lemon juice
- -1 teaspoon raspberry syrup
- -½ egg white optional
Instructions
- Instructions:
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add the gin, lemon juice, and raspberry syrup to the shaker.
- Shake vigorously for 10 seconds or until the outside of the shaker has frosted over with condensation from the cold liquids inside it.
- Optional - add ½ of an egg white before shaking for a creamier texture and richer flavor profile; if using raw eggs make sure they are fresh and free from bacteria by purchasing pasteurized eggs in shell form or liquid pasteurized eggs found at most grocery stores in the dairy aisle near other egg products).
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass or martini glass, garnish with a maraschino cherry, and serve immediately!
Glassware
The classic glassware used for the Clover Club cocktail is a wide coupe glass. The iconic shape of this glass helps to aerate and swirl the ingredients, allowing all of the flavors to blend together perfectly. This type of glass also allows you to create an attractive presentation and show off your drink-making skills by layering different liquids or garnishes over each other.
Flavors
The clover club is a classic gin-based cocktail that has become a staple of the modern bar. The flavor profile of this drink is complex and balanced, combining floral notes from the gin with sweet, tart flavors from raspberry syrup and lemon juice. The combination of ingredients creates a light, refreshing taste that can easily be enjoyed year-round.
The base spirit for this cocktail is gin, which provides an herbal aroma as well as citrusy undertones to the drink. A high quality dry or London Dry type works best in order to bring out these subtler flavors in the mix.
Raspberry syrup adds sweetness while also providing subtle fruity notes that add complexity to the finished product; it should not be too sugary or overpowering.
Lastly, fresh lemon juice brings a bright tartness to round off the flavor profile while balancing all other components together beautifully.
