Clover Club Cocktail

Clover Club Cocktail is a classic cocktail that dates back to the pre-Prohibition era in the United States. It is named after the Philadelphia men's club of the same name, which met in the Bellevue-Stratford hotel.

History

The Clover Club Cocktail was popular in the United States during the pre-Prohibition era. The cocktail is named after the Clover Club, a men's club based in Philadelphia that was active from the late 19th century until the Prohibition era. The club was known for its rich and influential members, who were often leaders in business, law, and politics. The Clover Club would meet in the Bellevue-Stratford hotel, which is where the cocktail is believed to have originated.

Ingredients and Preparation

The Clover Club Cocktail is a gin-based drink. The traditional recipe calls for gin, lemon juice, raspberry syrup, and an egg white. The egg white is not used for its flavor, but rather for the texture it imparts to the drink. When shaken with the other ingredients, the egg white gives the cocktail a rich, frothy consistency.

To prepare a Clover Club Cocktail, the ingredients are combined in a cocktail shaker with ice. The mixture is then shaken vigorously and strained into a cocktail glass. The drink is typically garnished with a few fresh raspberries.

Variations

There are several variations of the Clover Club Cocktail. Some recipes substitute the raspberry syrup with grenadine, while others add a dash of vermouth. There is also a version known as the Clover Leaf, which includes a dash of mint.

In Popular Culture

The Clover Club Cocktail has been referenced in various forms of media, including literature and film. It is often associated with the Roaring Twenties and the Jazz Age, and is sometimes used as a symbol of the excess and decadence of that era.

See Also

• List of cocktails
• History of cocktails
• Prohibition in the United States