Sometimes I can be resistant to buying a bottle of alcohol just for one cocktail recipe. It seems wasteful and expensive. So I resisted buying Pimm's for a while, but I'm so glad I took the plunge.
Pimm's No.1 Cup is an unusual gin-based liqueur with herbs. It is traditionally served at British events like Wimbledon. Some Pimm's Cup recipes you see might call for lemonade, but that's British lemonade, which is more like Sprite or 7-Up. I made my Pimm's Cup with ginger ale, which is an acceptable substitute.
Muddling cucumber and lemon in the drink makes it even more refreshing. I've seen some recipes call for muddled strawberries as well, which seems a little overboard, but I might try it next time! I love to garnish the drink with long strips of Persian cucumber, thinly sliced lengthwise to curl around the inside of the glass.
You can hardly ask for a more refreshing summer cocktail than a Pimm's Cup. Pimm's is pretty easy to find at the LCBO, and not too pricey, so I'd recommend picking some up!
Pimm's Cup Recipe
1/2-inch chunk of cucumber
1 lemon wedge
2 oz Pimm's No.1
4 oz lemon-lime soda or ginger ale
Garnish: lemon wheel, cucumber
Gently muddle the cucumber and lemon in a tall glass with a wooden spoon or cocktail muddler.
Pour in the Pimm's and soda and stir to combine.
Garnish with cucumber and lemon.
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