Pimm’s Cup
BuildHighball
Ingredients
- 2 ozPimm's No. 1
- ½ ozlemon juice
- Ginger aleto top (to top)
Garnish: cucumber slice, strawberry, mint sprig
Preparation
- 1.
Add Pimm's and lemon juice to a highball filled with ice.
- 2.
Top with ginger ale and stir briefly to combine.
- 3.
Garnish with cucumber, strawberry, and mint (optionally, add a lemon and orange wheel).
Notes
A bit of history
The Pimm's Cup owes its existence to James Pimm, who created Pimm's No. 1 (a gin-based liqueur) in the 1840s as a digestive aid. It was originally served at his London oyster bar in a small tankard called a "No. 1 Cup." Traditionally, the Pimm's Cup is mixed with lemonade or ginger ale and is heavily garnished with cucumber, mint, and fruit. The drink has been a favorite at Wimbledon since the 1970s. A well-known American variant is the Napoleon House Pimm's Cup, typically made with 7-Up or Sprite.
