Clover Club: A Pink-Hued Classic

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 ounces gin
• 1/2 ounce dry vermouth
• 1/2 ounce scant simple syrup
• 1/2 ounce lemon juice
• 1/4 ounce egg white
• 4 raspberries

Directions

• Combine the gin, lemon juice, raspberry syrup, and egg white in a shaker without ice and dry shake (shake without ice) for about 10 seconds to make the foam.
• Add ice to the shaker and shake again for 10-15 seconds to chill the cocktail.
• Double strain into a cocktail glass.
• Garnish with three speared raspberries.

A Pink-Hued Classic

The Clover Club is a cocktail that harks back to the golden age of American bartending. It's a drink that combines elegance with a fruity punch, making it a perennial favorite.

Historical Roots

The Clover Club cocktail is named after the Philadelphia men's club of the same name, which met at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel². The club, which began in the late 1800s and continued into the early 20th century, was a gathering place for journalists, lawyers, and businessmen who enjoyed good food, lively conversation, and fine drinks¹.

Modern Resurgence

The Clover Club cocktail saw a decline in popularity post-Prohibition but made a comeback in 2008 when Julie Reiner opened a bar in Brooklyn and featured the drink on the menu⁵. It's now celebrated as a classic cocktail, enjoyed by those who appreciate the blend of gin's herbal notes with the sweetness of raspberry and the tartness of lemon.

Enjoy your Clover Club, a cocktail that's as much about taste as it is about tradition!

Best for parties and crowd-friendly service, especially later in the day. Also especially fitting for Valentine's Day and romantic spring service. ❤️🌸