Pimm’s Cup

A Pimm’s No. 1 cup is your best of companions in warm weather.  Should you pick up a book or a croquet mallet during your day off, the other hand will still be well equipped to hold your refreshment.  Nearly 200 years old, this gin-based liqueur was originally prescribed as a digestif in London.  The British still keep their punch bowls filled at every garden party with the lemonade-tea-flavored delight, even out on the greens of Kenyan bowling lawns.

The Ideal Pimm’s No. 1 Cup:

• 3 parts English Lemonade or Ginger Ale
• 1.5 parts Pimm’s No. 1
• 1 clementine
• 1 lemon (should you prefer ginger ale)
• 1 large slide of cucumber
• 1-2 Mint Leaves

The Cool:

Drink it neat or on the rocks, but practice and lifestyle typically demand that all of these ingredients be enjoyed together in a glass of ice or a pitcher.  This beverage certainly travels outside your kitchen bar.

Variations:

Some garnishing includes alternatives such as orange, pineapple, strawberries, or other fruits, but you should be careful not to turn your classic sling into a Capri Sun.

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