pimms no. 1

Pimm’s No. 1, a gin-based liqueur, is named after James Pimm, the bar owner who created it in the mid 1800s. By the 1860s, it was bottled. At one point, there were other “cups,” numbered 2 through 6, based on brandy, rum and other spirits. But the No. 1, a reddish tonic with citrusy and bitter notes, has always been the star, and it is not quite like anything else on the shelf.

The Pimm’s Cup’s skeletal components are nothing more than a measure of Pimm’s and roughly three measures of either lemonade, lemon soda or ginger ale (your preference), served over ice in a long glass and typically garnished with cucumber.

Pimm’s Cup With Muddled Cucumber

sugar

cucumber

Pimm’s No. 1

gin, preferably Beefeater

lemon juice

water

Lemon wedges,

Mint, for garnish.

Make a simple syrup: in a small pan, heat sugar and 1 cup water; boil until sugar is melted. Cool. (It keeps in the refrigerator for weeks.)

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber. Add the Pimm’s, gin, lemon juice and 3/4-ounce simple syrup. Shake.

Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice. Top with seltzer or sparkling water. Garnish with lemon wedge and mint sprig.

Tart and delicious, the Pimm’s Cup is a classic New Orleans cocktail. Made famous in the Big Easy at The Napoleon House in the 1940’s, this summer drink is refreshing and perfect for cooling off after a warm day.

Pimm's Cup

No. 1

lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

ginger ale

Cucumber rounds (for garnish)

Measure the granulated sugar and the freshly squeezed lemon juice into a large (16 oz.) drinking glass or a cocktail shaker,

Stir with a cocktail spoon until the sugar has completely dissolved.

Pour in the Pimm&#x27;s No. 1, stirring until the ingredients combine.

Pour in the ginger ale, too, and stir until combined.

If making this in a large glass as an individual portion, add ice cubes, garnish with cucumber rounds and enjoy immediately.If making this in a cocktail shaker, pour into 1-3 glasses with ice in them, garnish with cucumber rounds and enjoy immediately.

Easy to make and delicious.  Can't wait to share with my family of cocktail lovers!

We loved this drink, and no wonder! I didn't know what Pimms really was but you explaining it told me exactly why I love it!

I love a fun, craft cocktail, never tried a Pimm's cup, but this was so amazing and delicious, planning on making again for Mother's day!

Great cocktail and easy to make! We really enjoyed it!!

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