Ingredients
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Method
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Add all ingredients to a shaker without ice
Dry shake for 10 seconds
Add ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass
Garnish with a fresh raspberry
Master's Tips
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Use homemade raspberry syrup
Dry shake well for a stable foam
Chill glassware to preserve the froth
Variations & Riffs
Classic cocktails inspire countless variations. Here are some popular riffs on the Clover Club.
Clover Leaf
The mint‑topped cousin of the Clover Club—gin, lemon, raspberry syrup and egg white crowned with a mint leaf.
Pink Lady
A blushing pre‑Prohibition sour—gin and applejack with lemon, real grenadine, and a silky egg‑white foam.
Royal Clover Club
An opulent variation of the classic Clover Club that substitutes egg yolk for egg white, creating a rich, velvety texture and luxurious drinking experience.
Other Variations
No Vermouth
Omission of dry vermouth for a fruitier, simpler profile.
Changes
History & Heritage
“Originally mixed for the all‑male Clover Club in Philadelphia before 1900, the drink spread via hotel bar manuals and nearly vanished after Prohibition as its pink hue was derided as unmanly. David Wondrich and Julie Reiner's Brooklyn bar of the same name revived the vermouth-laced original in the 2000s craft renaissance.”
More to Explore
If you enjoyed this cocktail, these similar creations might capture your interest.
Clover Leaf
The mint‑topped cousin of the Clover Club—gin, lemon, raspberry syrup and egg white crowned with a mint leaf.
Blue Lady
A colorful cousin of the White Lady—gin, blue curaçao, and lemon shaken frothy with optional egg white.
White Lady
Harry MacElhone's gin, Cointreau and lemon sour—creamy with egg white and a benchmark of Prohibition elegance.