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A Bite of Britain: Pimm’s No.1 Cup Cocktail


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  • Author: Ruby Moukli
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x

Description

Makes two cocktails. Multiply as needed!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) Pimm's
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) lemonade
  • 2 cucumber spears
  • 2 slices orange
  • 2 slices lime
  • 2 slices lemon
  • 1/4 apple, diced
  • 2 strawberries, quartered
  • 2 sprigs fresh mint
  • Ice cubes to serve

Instructions

  1. Divide your fruits, cucumber and mint between the glasses.
  2. Drop a couple of ice cubes into each glass.
  3. In a pitcher, mix the Pimm’s with the lemonade.
  4. Pour it into the prepared glasses and serve immediately.

Notes

  • As noted above, if you can’t find Pimm’s, try using sweet (red) vermouth instead. 2.
  • Use as many or as few of the fruit garnishes as you like.
  • Purists say only the mint and citrus is required, but the others are very commonly used. 3.
  • If you’re having a party, simply increase the amounts above, using the proportions of 3 parts lemonade to 1 part Pimm’s, as indicated on the bottle. 4.
  • Lemonade in the UK is similar to 7-Up or Sprite in the US.
  • Schweppes seems to be the most popular brand here. 5.
  • To make a Pimm’s Royale, use champagne (or sparkling wine) in lieu of the lemonade. 6.
  • Catering for kids, designated drivers and/or pregnant moms-to-be?
  • Try making these with fig syrup instead of the Pimm’s.
  • In the south of France, they have a lovely non-alcoholic drink called a Gambetta, which is essentially just that.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Drinks
  • Cuisine: British

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cocktail
  • Calories: 150