Clover Club
A pre-Prohibition gin sour with raspberry and egg white — its silky foam and balanced tartness hold up well when prepped in larger shaken batches.
Ingredients
| Gin | 2 oz |
| Fresh lemon juice | 0.75 oz |
| Raspberry syrup | 0.5 oz |
| Egg white | 0.5 oz |
| Total volume | 3.75 oz |
Garnish: Three fresh raspberries on a pick
Tip: change “Make” to scale the recipe, or switch units for the metric world.
How to make it
Shaken · Advanced · about 4 minutes
- 1
Add the gin, fresh lemon juice, raspberry syrup and egg white to a shaker without ice and dry-shake hard for 10–15 seconds to whip up the egg white.
- 2
Add ice and shake again for 10–15 seconds until the shaker is frosted and cold.
- 3
Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- 4
Garnish with three fresh raspberries on a pick.
Tools you'll need
Making a batch for a party?
Here's a pre-calculated batch of 12 with 27% dilution water built in. Scale to any number with the batch calculator →
| Ingredient | × 12 | Bottles |
|---|---|---|
| Gin | 24.0 oz | 1 |
| Fresh lemon juice | 9.0 oz | 1 |
| Raspberry syrup | 6.0 oz | 1 |
| Egg white | 6.0 oz | 1 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Clover Club FAQ
What's in a Clover Club?
A classic Clover Club is made with gin, fresh lemon juice, raspberry syrup, egg white. It's shaken and served in a coupe glass.
What is the ABV of a Clover Club?
A classic Clover Club is approximately 21.3% ABV — about 1.33 US standard drinks per serving once you account for dilution.
Should I shake or stir a Clover Club?
Shake it. Citrus and other non-spirit ingredients need the aeration and hard chill that shaking gives.
How do I batch Clover Clubs for a party?
Scale every ingredient by your guest count, then add about 27% dilution water. The BatchPour batch calculator does the math for any number.