History & Heritage
“A variation of the Philadelphia‑born Clover Club popular in the Savoy era, the Clover Leaf adds a mint leaf garnish that perfumes the raspberry‑tinted gin sour.”
Ingredients
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Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Dry shake all ingredients to aerate
Add ice and shake hard until frothy and cold
Double strain into a chilled coupe
Float a fresh mint leaf on the foam
Glassware
Served up in a chilled coupe
Garnish
Fresh leaf floated on foam
Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Reverse dry shake for extra foam stability
Use fresh raspberry syrup for vivid color
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