British summertime? Bring out the Pimms!

Nothing says British summertime more than Pimms! A firm favourite in our house when my 24 year old daughter is staying -it is always #PimmsOClock! Pimms have kindly shared with us some fab new recipes – chin chin people and enjoy!

Pimm’s Spritz

Pimm’s have created a fantastic new summer cocktail – The Pimm’s Spritz. The cocktail is made up of the classic Pimm’s gin cup, paired with sparkling wine, lemonade and a mint and cucumber garnish. The cocktail is favored for its flavor and simplicity – Bartenders have raved that it is also much easier to make.

Ingredients and serve

· Pimm’s No.1 (50ml) (25% ABV)

· Lemonade (75ml)

· Topped up with Sparking Wine or Prosecco

· 3 x cucumber slices

· 1 x spring of mint

· Copa Glass

· Ice

How to make the perfect Pimm’s No.1 jug – Serves 4:

The quintessentially British cocktail has become an icon of British summer time – why not make a jug since Pimm’s is best when shared.

Ingredients

· Pimm’s No.1 (25% ABV)

· 600ml lemonade

· 6 x sliced strawberries

· 4 x orange wheels/wedges

· 4 x slices of cucumber

· 2 x sprig of mint

Recipe

1) Fill 1.5l Pimm’s jug halfway up with ice cubes

2) Pour in 200ml Pimm’s No.1

3) Pour in 600ml lemonade

4) Add strawberries, orange & cucumber and stir

5) Top with a sprig of mint and serve with a Pimm’s stirrer

How to make the perfect Pimm’s No.1 single serve

Ingredients

· Pimm’s No.1 (25% ABV)

· 2 x sliced strawberries

· 2 x orange wheels/wedges

· 2 x slices of cucumber

· 1 x sprig of mint

· 1 x Highball glass

Recipe

1) Fill a highball glass with ice cubes

2) Pour in 50ml Pimm’s No.1

3) Pour in150ml lemonade

4) Add strawberries, orange & cucumber and stir

5) Top with a sprig of mint and serve with a paper straw

The original Pimm’s No.1 Cup is a gin-based spirit with a fruity flavour, made from a secret recipe infusing gin with a delicate combination of herbal botanicals, caramelised orange and warm spices. Established in 1840 by James Pimm in his famous Oyster Bar in London, Pimm’s and the accompanying phrase ‘Pimm’s O’Clock’ have become icons of British summertime.

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