Clover Club
The Clover Club is a refreshing Pre-Prohibition classic cocktail made with gin, raspberry syrup, lemon juice, and egg whites.
Servings: 1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 ounces London dry gin
- 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce raspberry syrup
- 1 egg white
- 3 raspberries for garnish
Raspberry Syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup raspberries can also use frozen
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Dry shake first: in a shaker, combine gin, lemon juice, raspberry syrup, and egg white. Shake vigorously, without ice, for 20 seconds. A dry shake helps break down the proteins in the egg white, resulting in a creamier and smoother texture.
- Add ice and shake for an additional 5-7 seconds.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with raspberries.
Raspberry Syrup
- In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of water. Stir over medium heat until the sugar fully dissolves. Lower the heat, add 3/4 cup of fresh raspberries, and mash them into a pulp. A potato masher works wonders.
- Gently heat for 10-15 minutes to extract the flavor and strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds. For extended shelf life, optionally mix in 1/2 oz of vodka. Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator until needed.
Notes
No raspberry syrup? Alternatively, muddling fresh raspberries with simple syrup can work in a pinch. You can also use a teaspoon of raspberry jam or preserves along with 1/4 ounce of simple syrup.
Dry shake first. Cocktails with egg white should be shaken first without ice (dry shake) and then again with ice afterward. A dry shake helps break down the proteins in the egg white, resulting in a creamier and frothier texture with a thick head of foam.
Use a fine-mesh strainer. Double-straining ensures a smooth, velvety texture with no raspberry seeds or ice shards.
Chill your coupe glass. A well-chilled glass keeps the cocktail cold for longer.
Shaking with larger ice cubes or ice chunks will prevent the ice from breaking down and producing small ice chips. This makes straining easier and enhances egg white foam and head retention.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg