When I think of Wimbledon, I think of grass courts, epic tennis, strawberries and cream, champagne, and Pimm’s Cup.
A little factoid: Originally, Pimm’s No. 1 was made using gin, quinine, and a secret mixture of herbs to aid digestion.
Today’s recipe is a little different, though it is still refreshing and easy to make. It has a lower percentage of alcohol (25%), so it won’t get you too tipsy. No wonder it’s considered the drink of summer in Britain!
Here’s a recipe for the traditional Pimm’s Cup, which uses ginger ale. However, if you don’t like the taste of ginger, you can swap it for carbonated lemonade or 7UP.
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Traditional Pimm's Cup
Ingredients
- 314 cup Pimm's No. 1
- 2 cup Ginger beer or ginger ale, sparkling lemonade, or lemon-lime soda
- 1 English cucumber peeled or scored and cut into slices
- 8 strawberries quarter four, and reserve 4 for garnish
- 1/2 orange sliced
- 1/2 lemon sliced
- 1/2 lime sliced
- 1 mint sprig
Instructions
- In a pitcher, mix 3/4 Pimm's Cup, citrus slices, strawberry quarters and cucumber slices. Put it in the fridge for several hours to let the flavors meld.
- Pour (including some of the fruit) into 4 tall glasses filled with ice. Garnish with a strawberry and additional fresh mint if desired.
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