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Pimm's Cup

Gin
Drink: Pimm's Cup

The Pimm’s Cup proves fruity drinks have a place in fall. This gin-based cocktail uses lemon juice and fruit garnishes to create a herbal, fruity drink that’s refreshing without being sweet. Plus, this simple yet high-quality recipe is easy to mix in a glass or scale up to a pitcher, making it an obvious standard for entertaining or drinks for one.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Pimm’s No. 1
  • 1/2 oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • Ginger ale, to top
  • Garnish: cucumber slice
  • Garnish: mint sprig
  • Garnish: strawberry
  • Garnish: lemon wheel (optional)
  • Garnish: orange wheel (optional)

Preparation

  1. Add Pimm’s No. 1 and lemon juice into a highball glass over ice, then top with ginger ale and give it a quick stir to combine.
  2. Garnish with a cucumber slice, mint sprig, and skewered strawberry.
  3. Add optional lemon and orange wheels.