Green tea, cardamom, bergamot and clementine shape Clover Gin Lucky No 4, with juniper providing the essential dry foundation. Bottled at 44% ABV in 50 cl, it is a distinct recipe within the Clover range rather than a relabelled version of the original gin. Its four named accents form a clear progression from leaf and spice to two different kinds of citrus: fragrant bergamot and the softer fruit of clementine.

The nose opens with bergamot oil and green tea. Bergamot brings the familiar high, perfumed citrus note associated with Earl Grey, while the tea contributes dryness and a gentle leafy bitterness. Clementine sits lower, rounder and juicier. Cardamom links these elements with cool spice, and juniper prevents the combination from drifting toward an infused tea drink. The recipe feels bright, but its freshness is supported by a firm botanical frame.

In the mouth, clementine arrives first with a supple citrus texture. Green tea then tightens the middle, followed by cardamom's camphor-like lift and a more resinous juniper finish. The contrast between bergamot and clementine is especially important: one is aromatic and slightly bitter, the other soft and fruity. At 44%, both remain present after dilution, making the gin suitable for a clean long drink as well as a dry, citrus-led cocktail.

Fill a balloon glass with clear ice, pour 4 cl of Clover Gin Lucky No 4 and add 10 cl of Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water. Place a thin clementine wheel and two lightly cracked green cardamom pods in the glass, then repeat them on a small dish with a pinch of loose green tea beside it. The tonic stays neutral so the two citrus tones, tea and spice retain their separation.