Gin
Clover Club
A chilled gin cocktail with bright lemon, a hint of pomegranate from grenadine, and a foam from egg white makes a balanced, frothy sip. The 2‑ounce London dry base carries botanical depth while the 0.75 oz lemon adds crisp acidity. A half‑ounce grenadine contributes subtle fruit sweetness without overwhelming the spirit. The dry shake first creates emulsion, then shaking with ice chills it before straining into a coupe. No garnish, just the foam’s texture to enjoy.
Ingredients
- Gin (London Dry) 2 oz
- Juice (Lemon) 0.75 oz
- Syrup (Grenadine) 0.5 oz
- Egg White 1
- Glass:
- Coupe
- Garnish:
- None
Instructions
- 1
Dry shake
- 2
Shake with ice
- 3
Strain into coupe
History
Records from the early 1900s show the Clover Club originated at Philadelphia’s Clover Club gentlemen’s society, where bartenders mixed gin with lemon and egg white for a pre‑dinner drink. It appeared in the 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book and has remained a staple of classic cocktail repertoires.
Tasting Notes
The drink is tart from lemon, softened by the light fruitiness of grenadine, and rounded by the creamy mouthfeel of egg white. The gin’s botanicals provide a subtle backbone, keeping the balance between sour and sweet.
Serve it as an aperitif in the early evening, when the bright acidity and velvety texture can awaken the palate.
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