Pimm's Cup (cocktail)
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Pimm's Cup is a popular cocktail in southern England. It is based on Pimm's No.1, a gin-based beverage flavored with fruits and spices invented in 1823 as a health drink.
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[edit] Pimm's No.1 Cocktail (Pimm's Cup, Pimm's No.1 Cup)
This is the original recipe for the Pimm's Cup cocktail.
Over ice, pour:
- 1 part Pimm's No.1
- 2 to 3 parts Lemonade.
- Infuse with Borage leaves, Mint leaves, and slices of lemon, orange, strawberry, and apple.
[edit] Pimm's No.1 Cup Variants
- A close approximation to Pimm's №1 can be prepared by mixing one part gin with one part red vermouth and 1/2 part triple sec.
- Sometimes Lemon Soda, Ginger Ale, or "Indian tonic water" (Quinine Tonic) is substituted for the Lemonade.
- A splash of Club soda or Sweet Soda is sometimes added for flavor.
- The Borage leaves are usually replaced by a cucumber wedge in modern versions of the drink served today.
- Add 1 part gin for a Pimm's No.1 Plus cocktail.
[edit] The Napoleon House No.1 Cup
As served at the NApoleon House restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana. Fill a tall 12 oz. glass with ice and add
- 1 1/4 oz Pimm's No. 1
- 3 oz Lemonade
- Top off with 7 Up or lemon-lime soda.
- Garnish with a Cucumber wedge, Mint leaves, and an orange slice.
[edit] Pimm's No.3 Cocktail (Pimm's Winter Cocktail)
This was formerly made with Pimm's No.3 (the brandy-based liqueur) and infused with spices and orange peel. However, this product was phased out in the 1980s. It is now made with its replacement, the brandy-based Pimm's Winter, which is already infused with spices and orange peel.
Over ice pour:
- 1 part Pimm's Winter.
- 2 to 3 parts chilled ginger ale.
- Garnish with orange slices.
[edit] Variants
- Chilled lemonade, lemon soda, or tonic water may be substituted for the ginger ale.
- Add 1 part brandy for a Pimm's No.3 Plus cocktail.
[edit] Pimm's No.6 Cocktail (Pimm's Vodka Cocktail)
Over ice pour
- 1 part Pimm's No.6 (this is the vodka-based variant).
- 2 to 3 parts lemonade or lemon soda.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
[edit] Variants
- Chilled ginger ale or tonic water may be substituted for the lemonade or lemon soda.
- Add 1 part vodka for a Pimm's No.6 Plus cocktail.
[edit] English Passion Pimms No.6
In a shaker 2/3 full of ice add:
- 2 parts Pimms No.6
- 1 part vodka
- Add the juice and pureed flesh of a Passion fruit.
- Add a dash of sugar syrup.
Shake well and strain into a tumbler full of ice. Garnish with a sprig of mint and two short straws.
[edit] Maximum Voltage Pimms No.6
In a shaker 2/3 full of ice add:
- 2 parts Pimms No.6
- 1 part vodka
- 1 part Cointreau.
Shake well and strain into a highball full of ice. Top off with soda water and garnish with mint.
[edit] Other Pimm's Cocktails
[edit] Pimm's Winter Cup
In a coffee mug mix
- 1 part of Pimm's Winter
- 3 parts warm apple juice or "soft" apple cider.
- Garnish with an orange slice or wedge.
[edit] Variants
- Apple slices may be substituted for the orange wedge.
- It can be heated and served like mulled cider.
- Add a measure of "hard" apple cider to give it some kick.
[edit] Pimm's Summer Punch
In a pitcher with ice cubes mix:
- 12 parts Pimm’s No.1
- 4 parts gin
- 4 parts Cranberry juice
- 32 parts fizzy lemonade
Stir. Strain into highball glasses over ice cubes. Use strawberries, lemon slices and mint sprigs to garnish. Serves 8.
[edit] Pimm's Deuce
In a tall glass mix over ice:
- 2 parts Pimm's No.1.
- 1 1/2 parts fresh-squeezed Orange juice
- 1 1/2 parts Cranberry juice.
- Garnish with apple slices.
[edit] Pimm's Sundowner
In a tall glass mix over ice:
- 1 part Pimm's No.1.
- 3 parts tonic water.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon peel.
[edit] Pimm's No.1 Royale
In a champagne flute pour:
- 1 part Pimm's No.1.
- Top off with champagne.
- Garnish with a strawberry.
[edit] Variants
- 1 part Pimm's Winter topped off with chilled sparkling apple cider or champagne and garnished with an orange slice is called a Pimm's No.3 Royale.
- 1 part Pimm's No.6 topped off by champagne and garnished with a lemon slice is called a Pimm's No.6 Royale.
[edit] The Ritz Paris No.1 Royale Cup
As described in bartender Colin Peter Field's guide, Cocktails of the Ritz Paris (Simon & Schuster, 2003) In a highball glass over ice, pour:
- 1 part Pimm's No.1
- Top off with champagne or sparkling white wine.
- Garnish with Mint leaves, strawberries, raspberries, red currants, green and black grapes, and slices of pear.
- The drink is served garnished with red Rose petals or a whole Iris when ordered by a lady, a Ritz Hotel signature.
[edit] Sliding Door Pimm's Cup
As prepared by bar manager Erik Adkins at the Sliding Door restaurant in San Francisco, California.
[edit] Links
The Pimm's Company, a brand of the Diageo Great Britain Ltd. division of Diageo plc. [1]
