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Clover Club Cocktail

The Washington Post, October 31, 2007
  • Cuisine: American
  • Course: Beverage
  • Features: Fast

Summary:

One of the cocktail expert Crosby Gaige's "Hall of Fame" drinks of the pre-Prohibition era, the Clover Club was named in honor of a men's club at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia.

One variation of this drink is the Pink Lady, another an all-time classic. For a Pink Lady, use 1/2 ounce of applejack instead of sugar. Another variation substitutes 1/4 ounce of raspberry syrup for the grenadine.

Spirits columnist Jason Wilson wholeheartedly recommends making this drink with organic raw egg white, but a tablespoon of pasteurized egg white may be substituted.

1 serving

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 ounces gin
  • 1/2 ounce grenadine (4 dashes)
  • Juice of 1/2 medium lemon (1 to 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 large raw egg white

Directions:

Fill a tall mixing glass two-thirds with ice. Add the gin, grenadine, lemon juice and raw egg white. Shake vigorously for 30 to 60 seconds to form a good froth. Strain into a martini glass and serve immediately.

Recipe Source:

Adapted from "The Standard Cocktail Guide," by Crosby Gaige (M. Barrows, 1944).

Tested by Michael Taylor for The Washington Post.
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(Kevin Clark)
Nutrition Facts
Information per serving
Calories: 181
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: n/a 0
Saturated Fat: n/a 0
Cholesterol: n/a 0
Sodium: 63mg3
Total Carbohydrates: 15g 5
Dietary Fiber: n/a 0
Sugar: n/a
Protein: 4g
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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