Ingredients
Version 1
1 oz Pimm’s No. 1 Cup
4 oz San Pellegrino Limonata
orange slice
Version 2
1 oz Pimm’s No. 1 Cup
4 oz Fever Tree Ginger Ale
4-5 cucumber slices
lemon slice
several mint leaves
Directions
Build in a collins glass and add ice.
Notes
Verdict: version 2!
I made version 1 of the Pimm’s Cup in travel mugs, as we were walking out the door to go trick-or-treating for Halloween. Refreshing and easy to drink—I make this a bit less strong than the official Pimm’s 1:3 ratio. Limonata is pleasantly bitter.
I made version 2 tonight, and just loved it. The cucumber is essential I realize, as is the mint. I’d like to play around with orange, lemon, and even strawberry as is the official recipe. It’s like a slightly alcoholic iced tea. And when you finish your drink, you can fill the glass with water, and that tastes fantastic too.
