Clover Club Cocktail: Classic Gin & Raspberry Sour
The Clover Club is a classic pre-Prohibition cocktail originating from the bar of the same name in Philadelphia. This elegant cocktail features a delightful blend of gin, raspberry syrup, lemon juice, and egg white, offering a silky texture and a harmonious balance of sweet and tart flavors. It's an ideal choice for those looking to elevate their cocktail repertoire with a dash of history.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker (Boston or cobbler style)
- Hawthorne strainer
- Fine mesh strainer
- Coupe glass (chilled)
- Citrus juicer or reamer
- Jigger (1 oz / 2 oz)
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin 60ml; a London Dry style works best for its crispness
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice 22ml; freshly squeezed for brightness
- ½ oz raspberry syrup 15ml; homemade preferred for natural sweetness
- 1 medium egg white about 1 oz / 30ml
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, fresh lemon juice, raspberry syrup, and egg white. Do not add ice yet.2 oz gin, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, 1/2 oz raspberry syrup, 1 medium egg white
- Dry shake (without ice) vigorously for 10–15 seconds until you feel the resistance change — this emulsifies the egg white and builds the foam structure before ice can tighten the proteins.
- Add a handful of ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for another 15 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled and frothy.
- Fine strain the cocktail through a Hawthorne strainer and fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass. The double strain catches ice chips and any small egg white clumps for a perfectly silky surface.
Notes
Storage: This cocktail cannot be stored — the egg white foam collapses within minutes. Serve immediately after straining.
Make-ahead: Batch the gin, lemon juice, and raspberry syrup up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate. Add the egg white per drink right before shaking.
Substitution: Use pasteurised egg whites from a carton (about 1 oz / 30ml per drink) for identical results with less food safety concern.
Pro tip: Dry shake for a full 10 seconds before adding ice — this lets the egg white proteins build structure before the cold tightens them, producing thicker, longer-lasting foam.
Variation: For a non-alcoholic version, replace gin with a quality non-alcoholic spirit such as Seedlip or Lyre's London Dry.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 4gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 51mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.2mg
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