pimm’s cup
Everyone seems to be choosing the Pimm’s Cup as their favorite summer drink this year. Not me. Pimm’s is my favorite anytime drink. I don’t discriminate based on season.
It is incredibly refreshing and bubbly and has citrus garnish, making it the ideal summer cooler, but the underlying pungent, almost spicy nature of the cocktail also makes it one of my favs for fall…winter… and even spring. Pimm’s No. 1 is a gin-based liqueur infused with spices, fruit, and botanicals. Combine it with ginger ale and some thin slices of cucumber (plus lemon and orange for me), and you’ve got a Pimm’s Cup.
I love cocktails like this because they’re simple, require no special tools, and can easily be served for a crowd. Just muddle some slices of citrus and cucumber, add the Pimm’s, and top with with ginger ale. Sip. Savor. Sigh.
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Pimm’s Cup
Serves 1
Ingredients
- 2½ oz. Pimm’s No. 1
- Good ginger ale
- Lemon, orange, and cucumber slices
- Ice
Directions
1.) Lightly muddle the orange, lemon, and cucumber slices in a glass. Add ice. Pour in Pimm’s No. 1 and top with ginger ale
Hey JJ,
Looks tasty! I made an awesome cucumber vodka martini the other day with cukes from our garden. Now that’s like liquid summer.
Hope you’re cooking up a storm!
Dave
Daaaave! So good to hear from you!!
That martini sounds tasty. I’m finally getting over heat and cooking exhaustion and really getting back into my own personal kitchen at home.
How’s your new little one?? What name did you decide on??