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Pimm's Cup


We are getting ready for our barbecue tonight and we came up with this special concoction to serve along with beer and wine called a Pimm's Cup, made with Pimm's, a fruity liquor.  My nephew suggested it after I emailed him on providing his expert opinion.  I say expert opinion because he has a blog about cocktails called Bar on the Windowsill.  Pimm's Cup is popular in England and is one of two staple drinks at the Winbledon tennis tournament, the other is champagne.  It's also a standard cocktail at British and American polo matches.  It's easy to make, a must for me when I serve at parties.  We taste-tested it Tuesday night after I found Pimm's #1 at the liquor store and it was delicious.  There were previously seven Pimm's, each with a different alcohol base
but now it's mostly #1 that is around which is gin based.  So, if you want a fruity, delightful cocktail this summer, I would highly recommend Pimm's Cup.

Makes 1 drink

about 1/2 cup ice cubes
1 ounces of Pimm's No 1
2 ounces of ginger ale
1/2 ounce fresh squeezed lemon juice
cucumber slices
lemon slices

1.  Fill highball glass with ice. 

 2.  Add some cucumber and lemon slices. 

 3.  Add Pimm's, gingerale and lemon juice.  

 Garnish with cucumber and lemon.









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