There are few things more delightful than a proper cocktail with good company. I met my first Pimm’s Lemonade while visiting friend’s in London, and have been smitten ever since. The closely guarded recipe for Pimm’s No. 1 Cup, which is the gin based aperitif that is the basis for the tasty concoction, has remained top secret since it’s inception 1840. It’s fairly easy to find in quality liquor stores in the aperitif section.
The perfect Pimm’s lemonade goes something like this in my kitchen…
Pretty highball glass + 3 ice cubes + 2 sprigs of fresh mint + squeezed lime wedge + squeezed lemon wedge + 2 cucumber slices + 1/3 Pimm’s + 2/3 gingerale + a quick stir = cocktail heaven
8 comments
Anya says:
Dec 11, 2008
Yes, please! And keep’em coming. This sounds perfect. Cucumbers make everything better.
Liv says:
Dec 11, 2008
I’m inspired. I always forget about Pimm’s.
Jo and Rob are coming over on Sunday for an early Christmas lunch and I think I might serve these as aperitifs. Great idea!
OK but seriously, try it next time and tell me it doesn’t taste like chicken tikka masala. Ian and I swear it does.
angela says:
Dec 11, 2008
delicious! Angela gives this beverage 5 stars.
kellywinona says:
Dec 13, 2008
yes please.
hanne says:
Dec 14, 2008
Pimm’s is great! I love that you’ve got a whole salad of garnishes in those glasses– they look just perfect.
emanuel says:
Dec 14, 2008
when i was in london, i asked for a lemonade and got this. it was perfect and i am so glad you guys have capitalized on it also.
Brooke says:
Dec 20, 2008
Love Pimm’s, and have some in my fridge right now. I tend to drink it more often in summer, but you’ve given me a craving!
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tej says:
Dec 22, 2008
Love Pimms. I have to remember to get me a bottle. Will have to try this drink.