Clover Club (210 Smith Street, Brooklyn) has really come into its own as evidenced by a recent exploration of the current menu. Right at the top of the list is something that can best be described as summer in a glass - the Maria Sin Sangre ($11), a deliciously savory cocktail made with muddled cherry tomatoes, basil, silver tequila, medium dry sherry and lemon, pictured at right.
If savory isn't your speed, there are many very good cocktails - and more than a few featuring sherry. They make a good Martinez but we recommend the Pedro's Martinez ($12), 23 year old aged Zacapa rum, sweet vermouth, Pedro Ximenez and angostura bitters. This terrific drink has a great deal of depth and richness and deserves to be drunk slow.
Based on our recent adventure, we'll be back to Clover Club before too long.
