Pimm’s Cup
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It’s always nice to have a little drinky after a long hard day, isn’t it? Some days call for a shot of tequila, while other days something light will do. My favorite new-to-me light drink is a Pimm’s Cup. This old school drink has long been a swanky beverage in England, often enjoyed at fancy sporting events (champagne being the other drink of choice). In fact, a Pimm’s Cup is to Wimbledon as a Mint Julep is to the Kentucky Derby.
Pimm’s No. 1 was invented in England in 1823 as a health drink. It’s a gin-based beverage that is slightly reddish in color and has subtle spice and citrus flavors. By volume it is only 25% alcohol, so one drink won’t knock you on your keester.
Pimm’s Cup
In a tall glass with ice, mix one part Pimm’s No.1 with three parts lemonade or lemon soda. Serve with a wedge of cucumber and a sprig of mint. If you want to get fancy you can also add slices of lemon, orange and strawberry.
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9 Responses to “Pimm’s Cup”
September 18th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Is Pimm’s No.1 sweet?
September 19th, 2008 at 7:17 am
As I remember no it isn’t too sweet. It’s no trouble at all to drink one of those! I’ll ask my friend Jonathan.
September 19th, 2008 at 10:11 am
What an interesting drink. I’d like to try it
September 19th, 2008 at 11:57 am
Not sweet, very refreshing, especially when served with cucumber.
September 19th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
sounds yummy…wanna buy me one for my birthday?
September 20th, 2008 at 12:56 am
By volume it is only 25% alcohol, so one drink won’t knock you on your keester.
Don’t you believe it! Knocked my good friend Bertie Wooster, and his good man, Jeeves, over in a minute, betweens sets at Wimbledon (or was it cricket innings at the Oval?)
Good stuff
September 21st, 2008 at 6:21 pm
I JUST saw this drink mentioned in the movie Ghost on Friday night. Glad to know what it is!
September 23rd, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Another excellent variation is to use ginger beer (or even ginger ale) in place of the lemonade.
September 23rd, 2008 at 9:49 pm
This was a staple drink at the Oak Brook Polo matches…delish and refreshing on a hot summer day…merci for reminding me of some lovely days watching lovely horses (and hot sweaty Polo players…lol…)
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