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Clover Club (House-Made)
Made with raspberry jam, this is fruity, well-balanced and easy-drinking
Simon Sedgley
14th June at 14:48
Like others, we didn't have raspberry jam. But we do make our own apricot and lavender jam. So we substituted that. Delicious for us but probably not a Clover Club. So at home we call it the 'Titian' (a synonym of apricot).
14th June at 16:45
Had a go at the jam version as I do like a berry jam. A favourite black cherry, always need to be cautious with the citrus, otherwise as spec. This is a bit fiddly due to need to check balance throughout, but also and fun and nice when it comes out.
14th June at 16:15
As long as you’ve got good raspberries with decent flavour, I’d always go with muddled fresh fruit version, such as Simon’s own.
21st April at 16:31
In an effort to find a cocktail that mum (uninitiated cocktail drinker) and Mr H. (picky) Would both like - I settled on this! Used 2/3 of lemon and added a bit of sugar syrup and they were both happy😅
24th December 2024 at 17:22
My second egg white cocktail of the evening. I used seedless raspberry jam. Perfect. I’ll use slightly more next time, and slightly less lemon juice. Didn’t have a fresh raspberry so I used a Luxardo cherry. I think I’ll enjoy this one more in the summer. (It’s Xmas eve as I type this)
5th May 2024 at 14:44
Needs care with lemon juice depending on how sour yours are. I’ll reduce next time.
I’ve tried with a few different jam/preserve variations, but think I prefer the wonderful redolence of the fresh raspberry version, when they are in season.
I’ve tried with a few different jam/preserve variations, but think I prefer the wonderful redolence of the fresh raspberry version, when they are in season.
3rd May 2024 at 18:46
Definitely one to channel your Great Gatsby vibe to (where you’re one of the extras partying, with nothing bad happening). Recommended
21st December 2023 at 05:45
Also good with 1oz London Dry and 0.5oz raspberry gin. Agree with the comment about fine straining, even with a seedless jam.
23rd November 2022 at 01:15
Outstanding Used an organic raspberry jam. Was a bit concerned it would be sweet, but it is nicely dry. The gin is prominent. On my favourites. Will definitely have again.
13th September 2023 at 22:10
John, you always seem to get there and taste ahead of me, and I always appreciate your notes! This version looks good and easy, and now on the to-be-tried list it goes!
20th November 2022 at 08:57
I didn't have raspberry jam so I used Illawarra plum jam, and it was very nice. I might make it again with cognac.
7th November 2022 at 16:18
It's Monday afternoon and I've just finished watching Drinks Master on Netflix and was inspired to come here whilst watching Julie Reiner make this drink. I was feeling creative after binging the series, so did my own take using Cassis jam, tequila, vermouth, raspberry liquor and aquafaba. The sea salt in the juice from the tin of cannellini beans made the drink so much more complex than I expected! I garnished it with fresh black pepper. Yum yum
7th November 2022 at 17:07
The perfect way to start a week! Does indeed sound Yum yum.
10th September 2022 at 19:49
Works exceptionally well with blueberry jam as well.
12th August 2022 at 20:59
Didn't have raspberry so used plum jam instead. A nice sour but lemon heavy.
16th June 2022 at 22:46
Warning: serious fine straining challenges. Use raspberry jam without "stones" or do mix the jam the with the alcohol and fine strain it before carrying on with ice and shake
14th November 2022 at 00:59
I found that stirring and scraping the strainer with a butter knife while straining sped it up nicely (I only had preserves with seeds on hand)
2nd April 2022 at 20:42
Very nice but, after scientific side-by-side testing I prefer 2oz gin, 2oz lemon juice, ½oz raspberry syrup, 5 fresh raspberries and half an egg white, shaken with ice and then a second dry shake. That said, if I had no fresh raspberries or no raspberry syrup, the jam version would be fine.
13th April 2021 at 16:49
My version of this replaces the vermouth with more gin, and replaces the raspberry jam with simple syrup and fresh raspberries. It's one of my favorites.
2oz gin
0.75oz fresh lemon juice
0.75oz simple syrup (1:1)
1 egg white (about 1oz)
5-7 raspberries
Dry shake for 6 seconds, add ice, shake for 15 seconds, strain, garnish with fresh raspberries on a toothpick.
2oz gin
0.75oz fresh lemon juice
0.75oz simple syrup (1:1)
1 egg white (about 1oz)
5-7 raspberries
Dry shake for 6 seconds, add ice, shake for 15 seconds, strain, garnish with fresh raspberries on a toothpick.
5th May 2021 at 20:02
That is exactly how I make this cocktail!
9th April 2021 at 18:07
I made the gin and vodka versions and both were really well received. I loved the balance between sweet and sour! Thank you!
20th February 2021 at 19:46
How do you measure a barspoon of jam? Is it a level spoonful?
20th February 2021 at 19:56
Heaped spoon. Perhaps even two spoons.
20th February 2021 at 18:17
This is yummy. Was doubtful about the egg white but went with it - really good.
14th February 2021 at 16:44
No eggwhite?
14th February 2021 at 17:43
Thanks for bringing to my attention. Better with egg white so I have added to the recipe and also changed the method to dry shake. We'll update the image ASAP - (lockdown is hindering our photography).
29th January 2021 at 22:18
Too sour as spec'd. Needs more jam or less lemon juice for balance.
10th December 2020 at 05:45
This was quite sour and the lemon was very prominent over the jam. I’d come back to this again with my plum jam, but might hold back a 1/4 oz of lemon for my taste.
10th December 2020 at 05:43
Used strawberry Jelly, which was barely noticeable. The lemon juice seemed too prominent for me. Not bad.
25th October 2020 at 06:41
I used plum jam. Its good. Not too sweet. However it did separate and settle towards the bottom of the glass, so drink it quickly I say!
20th October 2020 at 01:41
Easy and delicious! Looking forward to trying different jam flavours as well. I used a brand of jam that is not quite as sweet as others so I expect to add just a little extra next time for better balance—but since the definition of a barspoon is a little inexact anyways I would not fault the recipe.
Anonymous
18th September 2020 at 16:03
Addictive!
27th March 2020 at 22:17
Super tasty, berry light.