Pimm’s Cup

Name: Pimm’s Cup
Ingredients: 2 cans of lemon San Pellegrino (Sprite or lemon-lime soda in a pinch); 1 cup Pimm's No. 1; 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice; 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced into half moons; 10 strawberries, quartered; 10 basil leaves, chiffonade; 1 lemon, thinly sliced, for garnish; 1 orange, thinly sliced into rounds, for garnish; 6 sprigs of mint (3-4 leaves per sprig), for garnish

Redolant of summer and all things British aristocratic, the classic Pimm’s Cup involves

gin-based liqueur that originated in London. It is both bitter and sweet, lemony and herbaceous, sparkling and refreshing. And the cocktail is loaded with a borderline-ridiculous garnish situation. Let’s say this is the British answer to Sangria.

Yield: 6

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Directions

In a pitcher mix the Pellegrino or lemon soda, Pimm’s, and lemon juice. Stir in cucumber, strawberries, and basil. Refrigerate for 10 mins.
Fill 6 highball or collins glasses 2/3 full with ice and pour cocktail evenly over the ice, making sure each glass gets equal amounts of cucumber, strawberries, and basil.
Place a wheel of lemon and orange on the edge of the cup and garnish with a sprig of mint.

From Shawnie's class “English Country Feast”

Pimm’s Cup

Directions

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