Celestial Clover

Fizzes & Flips (Egg/Cream Sours & Drinks) • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Celestial Clover cocktail containing Jameson Irish Whiskey, Runny honey, Bénédictine D.O.M. Liqueur, Freshly squeezed lemon juice, Fee Brothers Fee Foam Egg White Alternative, Peychaud's Bitters in a Flute.

Curiada Ingredients

1.50 fl oz Jameson Irish Whiskey or alternative
0.50 fl oz Bénédictine D.O.M. Liqueur or alternative
0.50 fl oz Fee Brothers Fee Foam Egg White Alternative or alternative
3.00 dash Peychaud's Bitters or alternative

Other Ingredients

2.00 spoon Runny honey
1.00 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions

Stir honey with whiskey in base of shaker to dissolve honey
Add other ingredients to shaker
Add ice to shaker
Shake well
Fine strain into chilled flute glass
Garnish with dried lavender

Cocktail Description

The Celestial Clover transcends the ordinary whiskey sour, elevating Irish tradition with a heavenly blend of herbal complexity and delicate floral notes.

This sophisticated cocktail combines the smooth character of Jameson Irish Whiskey with the aromatic herbal notes of Bénédictine, while honey adds subtle sweetness that balances perfectly against fresh lemon juice. The egg white creates a silky texture and luxurious mouthfeel, crowned with a few dashes of Peychaud's Bitters that add depth and a beautiful pink hue. Despite requiring some technique to properly dissolve the honey and achieve that perfect frothy texture, it's accessible to home bartenders willing to practice their shake. The Celestial Clover shines as an impressive dinner party aperitif or a special St. Patrick's Day celebration drink that pairs wonderfully with smoked salmon canapés, aged cheeses, or light poultry dishes where its complex flavor profile won't overwhelm the food.