- Calories 226
- Caloriesfromfat 0%
- Protein 1.3g
- Fat 0.2g
- Satfat 0.0g
- Carbohydrate 21g
- Fiber 2.9g
- Sodium 16mg
- Cholesterol 0.0mg
Pimm's Cup
A thirst-quenching, supremely summery drink (in England, it's a must at cricket matches), Pimm's Cup mixes lemony soda (or ginger ale), fruit, cucumbers, mint, and a fortifying shot of gin. Pimm's No. 1, a gin-based drink, was invented in 1823 by James Pimm, who served it at his oyster bar in London. It is widely available at liquor stores.
How to Make It
Step 1
Fill 2 pitchers 1/4 full with ice. To each, add a layer of orange slices, a few lemon slices, and a layer of cucumber slices. Repeat the layering. Pour in the Pimm's and Sprite, dividing between pitchers, and mix with a long-handled spoon. Poke mint sprigs and leaves down into drink. Divide drink among 8 tall glasses, with a few slices of fruit and cucumber in each glass, along with some mint leaves.
Step 2
Notes: Persian cucumbers are small, thin-skinned, virtually seedless, and very tasty. They're sold at well-stocked grocery
Alessandrina's Review
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ratwood007's Review
My wife and I were introduced to Pimm's Cup many years ago on a visit to Boston. We have enjoyed it ever since, but it is difficult to find. I found a bottle of Pimm's in the liquor cabinet this evening and decided to give it a try. This is a good recipe, but we modified it a bit. We only used lemon and used ginger ale, since that is what we had on hand. This tastes as we tasted it the first time. it is a perfect way to begin a lazy summer evening. We will use it again.
Perfect Summer cocktail