When you live in the Pacific Northwest you come to appreciate the summer and the sunny days and long evenings. The maddening damp from late October to mid-April is made tolerable by nearly 18 hours of daylight in summer.
The Brits understand this. That’s why the coming of summer is met with a wonderful drink, the Pimm’s Cup. Altogether unknown in the US (as it the liqueur that fuels it) this is a beverage that will make any summer day just a little sunnier.
Pimm’s is the trademark for a spirit (specifically Pimm’s No. 1 Cup, even though it’s in a bottle) that as best I can figure it out is a spiced brandied gin. By itself it’s a nice aperitif. In the cup, mixed with ginger ale it is a snappy base for the cocktail.
It’s a staple in London pubs and throughout southern England in the summer, think of it as England’s marguerita. It’s easy to mix, easy to drink and it will put you on your behind if you don’t watch out… Pimms is 25% alcohol by volume.
Take a tall glass, fill with ice-cubes. Pour about a 1/3 of a glass Pimms and fill the rest with lemonade or ginger ale. The garnish is important here… lemon and a long stalk of celery are preferred. The adventurous might go for a carrot or asparagus I guess, but the celery adds a clean taste to clear your palate for the next one.
Pimms, by the way, makes an interesting mix with gin. One way or another, drink enough Pimms and you’ll need you sunglasses.
The Brits understand this. That’s why the coming of summer is met with a wonderful drink, the Pimm’s Cup. Altogether unknown in the US (as it the liqueur that fuels it) this is a beverage that will make any summer day just a little sunnier.
Pimm’s is the trademark for a spirit (specifically Pimm’s No. 1 Cup, even though it’s in a bottle) that as best I can figure it out is a spiced brandied gin. By itself it’s a nice aperitif. In the cup, mixed with ginger ale it is a snappy base for the cocktail.
It’s a staple in London pubs and throughout southern England in the summer, think of it as England’s marguerita. It’s easy to mix, easy to drink and it will put you on your behind if you don’t watch out… Pimms is 25% alcohol by volume.
Take a tall glass, fill with ice-cubes. Pour about a 1/3 of a glass Pimms and fill the rest with lemonade or ginger ale. The garnish is important here… lemon and a long stalk of celery are preferred. The adventurous might go for a carrot or asparagus I guess, but the celery adds a clean taste to clear your palate for the next one.
Pimms, by the way, makes an interesting mix with gin. One way or another, drink enough Pimms and you’ll need you sunglasses.
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