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Club that really takes it to the next level. Nowadays of course you can achieve even further variations depending on the sweet vermouth you use. Punt e Mes, Carpana Antica, or Esquimalt Barrel Aged would all be great. So if you’re looking to celebrate St. Patty’s Day sans the neon green beer, I offer you the Clover Leaf. Maybe it’ll bring you some luck too.

Clover Leaf Cocktail Adapted from 1935 Old Mr. Boston Deluxe Official Bartender’s Guide

Ingredients: 2 oz Ampersand If you’re looking for a drink that nods to St. Patrick’s Day without being artificially green, I’ve got a treat for you.

An outlier in the vintage cocktail world, the Clover Leaf cocktail is similar to a Clover Club (indeed, in some iterations it’s exactly the same and only adds a mint garnish). The mint leaf addition seems to be invented by Jacques Straub in 1914 – you don’t need to reinvent the wheel right? I have however come across a recipe called the Clover Leaf that gives a little extra twist.

The Clover Leaf Cocktail as it appears in 1935’s Old Mr. Boston Deluxe Official Bartender’s Guide adds sweet vermouth to the mix for pleasing results. This little twist adds a complexity to the classic Clover Leaf/ Gin 1 oz Sweet Vermouth 1 pasteurized egg white ½ oz fresh lemon juice ½ oz grenadine/raspberry syrup

Garnish: Sprig of mint

Method: Add all ingredients to a shaker and dry shake. Add ice to the tin and shake until frosty. Fine strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Smack your sprig of mint between your palms to release the aromatic oils. Garnish your cocktail with the sprig of mint. Cheers!

Jessica Schacht Ampersand Distilling Co. ampersanddistilling. com

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