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.
Pimm's Cup is an excellent summer cocktail - light and refreshing. We brought the fixings to a dinner party and it was a hit all around, not to mention a beautiful presentation. I sliced all the fruits and cucumber ahead of time and prepared upon arrival. Highly recommended!
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.