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Clover Club Recipe

Clover Club Recipe

By What’s Baking

A delicate pink cocktail balancing tart raspberries with botanical gin, softened by egg white for a silky texture and elegant finish.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
Serves:
1 cocktail
A chilled coupe glass showcases the Clover Club's signature blush-pink hue with a luxurious egg white foam creating a pristine white cap atop the cocktail. Soft natural lighting highlights the silky texture and catches the rim of the crystal-clear glass. A delicate fresh raspberry garnish sits on the foam's pillowy surface, with tiny droplets of raspberry coulis creating artistic dots on the white canvas. The background features a dark wooden bar surface with soft-focus bar tools, creating depth while maintaining the cocktail as the clear focal point.

Ingredients

<ul class="ingredients-main-list"> <li class="ingredients-single-item">60ml gin (preferably London dry)</li> <li class="ingredients-single-item">20ml fresh lemon juice</li> <li class="ingredients-single-item">20ml raspberry syrup (or 15ml simple syrup and 5 fresh raspberries, muddled)</li> <li class="ingredients-single-item">15ml egg white (or aquafaba for vegan option)</li> <li class="ingredients-single-item">7.5ml dry vermouth (optional)</li> <li class="ingredients-single-item">Fresh raspberries for garnish</li> </ul>

Equipment

<ul class="equipment-main-list"> <li class="equipment-single-item">Cocktail shaker</li> <li class="equipment-single-item">Hawthorne strainer</li> <li class="equipment-single-item">Fine mesh strainer</li> <li class="equipment-single-item">Jigger</li> <li class="equipment-single-item">Chilled coupe glass</li> </ul>
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Directions

<ol class="no-list-style"> <li class="MethodStepper"> <h4 class="step-title">Step 1</h4> Chill your coupe glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while you prepare the cocktail. This will ensure your finished drink maintains its perfect temperature longer. </li> <li class="MethodStepper"> <h4 class="step-title">Step 2</h4> Combine the gin, lemon juice, raspberry syrup (or simple syrup with muddled raspberries), egg white, and dry vermouth (if using) in your cocktail shaker WITHOUT ice. This is called a "dry shake" and helps emulsify the egg white for a thicker, more stable foam. </li> <li class="MethodStepper"> <h4 class="step-title">Step 3</h4> Secure the shaker tightly and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds. You'll feel the texture change as the egg white begins to foam and the shaker becomes slightly harder to hold due to the expansion of ingredients. </li> <li class="MethodStepper"> <h4 class="step-title">Step 4</h4> Add plenty of ice to the shaker and shake again for another 15 seconds. This "wet shake" will chill the cocktail while maintaining the foam structure you've created. The cocktail should now be well-chilled and properly diluted. </li> <li class="MethodStepper"> <h4 class="step-title">Step 5</h4> Empty the ice water from your coupe glass and strain the cocktail through both a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer (double-straining) into the chilled glass. This ensures no ice chips or raspberry seeds make it into the final drink. </li> <li class="MethodStepper"> <h4 class="step-title">Step 6</h4> Allow the cocktail to settle for a few seconds – you'll see the beautiful separation of the pale pink liquid and the white foam cap forming on top. If desired, create a small indent in the foam with the back of a bar spoon and gently place a fresh raspberry in the center as garnish. </li> <li class="MethodStepper"> <h4 class="step-title">Step 7</h4> Serve immediately while the foam is at its peak and the drink is perfectly chilled. The Clover Club should have a silky mouthfeel with bright raspberry notes balanced by the botanical character of the gin. </li> </ol>

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

🍽️ Serving Size: 1 cocktail
🔥 Calories: 175 calories
🥑 Fat: 0 g
🧈 Saturated Fat: 0 g
🍞 Carbohydrates: 12 g
🍭 Sugar: 10 g
🍗 Protein: 3 g
🫀 Cholesterol: 0 mg
🧂 Sodium: 35 mg

Chef’s Notes

A few helpful details for making this recipe.

Why is the dry shake important when making gin cocktails with egg white?

The dry shake (shaking ingredients without ice) allows proteins in the egg white to properly emulsify before dilution. This creates a luxurious, stable foam that gives the cocktail its silky mouthfeel and beautiful presentation. Skipping this step results in thinner foam and compromised texture.

What's a good vegan substitute for egg white in frothy pink cocktails?

Aquafaba (the liquid from canned chickpeas) is the best vegan alternative, as it creates similar foam stability and texture. Use 15ml of aquafaba per egg white. Some bartenders also use foaming agents like Ms. Better's Bitters Miraculous Foamer or Fee Foam for vegan-friendly drinks.

How can I make raspberry syrup for cocktails at home?

Make homemade raspberry syrup by combining 250g fresh raspberries, 200g sugar and 200ml water in a saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes, mashing berries gently. Strain through a fine sieve, cool completely, then refrigerate in a sterilised bottle for up to two weeks.

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