Clover Club with raspberries and egg
Origin of the recipe
The Clover Club cocktail has a fascinating history dating back to the early 20th century. It originated in Philadelphia, where it was served at the Clover Club, founded in 1882. This club was a meeting place for men who discussed business and politics, and cocktails were an integral part of these gatherings. The original Clover Club recipe included gin, lemon juice, raspberry syrup, and egg white. The egg white was added to create a creamy texture and foam on top of the cocktail, making it more appealing visually and flavorfully.
What do you need for cooking?
Ingredients
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Gin
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Lemon juice
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Egg whites
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Raspberry
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Ice
Kitchen utensils
- Sieve
- glass
- Shaker
- Madler
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1:
Place raspberries in a shaker and muddle them.
Step 2:
Add the egg white from one egg, gin, and lemon juice to a shaker.
Step 3:
Shake the contents of the shaker vigorously.
Step 4:
Add a few ice cubes to the shaker and shake vigorously again.
Step 5:
Strain the cocktail through a sieve into a wide glass.
Step 6:
Garnish the cocktail with raspberries and serve.
Cooking tips
A muddler is a long pestle used in making cocktails.
When shaking a drink in a shaker, hold it at both ends to prevent one part from accidentally separating from the other during the process.
Don't shake the cocktail in a shaker with ice for too long, otherwise the ice will melt too much and dilute the cocktail, which won't be to everyone's taste. Before adding the ice, you can shake the ingredients vigorously for 30 seconds or even longer, up to a minute. This will ensure the egg whites are well emulsified, creating a silky texture and a delicate foam. This is called the "dry shake" method.
