The Clover Club first rose to popularity pre-prohibition. The original calls for raspberry syrup, lending a beautiful vibrant pink colour to the drink. You can add a dash of grenadine to our version if you'd like a deeper colour - but just ensure your end result isn't too sweet for your liking!
Challenge: Try to use as many locally sourced products as possible and compost any food waste.
Ingredients
For the Fig & Honey Syrup:
- 6 fresh figs diced *currently in season
- 1 cup local honey
- 1 cup water
- 45ml Adelaide Hills 78° Better Gin
- 30ml Lemon juice
- 30ml Fig & Honey Syrup
- 1 Egg white
- Thyme sprig to garnish
Method
For the Fig & Honey Syrup:
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil
- Reduce heat and simmer until sugar solids are dissolved then remove from heat
- Allow to cool then press through a strainer to extract as much juice as possible from the figs
- Keep refrigerated in an airtight container
For the Clover Club:
- Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shake
- Shake for 15 seconds
- Add ice and shake for an additional 30 seconds
- Strain into a coupette glass
- Garnish with a sprig of thyme
Enjoy! ♦