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The most iconic sports events all have a signature drink. The Kentucky Derby has the mint julep<\/a>, the Masters has the Azalea cocktail and Wimbledon\u2014England’s Grand Slam tennis tournament\u2014has the Pimm’s Cup. But you don’t have to be a tennis fanatic to serve that last one. The Pimm’s Cup has been a well-known drink in England and the United States since the 1800s.<\/p>\n The star ingredient of a Pimm’s Cup cocktail is its namesake liqueur: Pimm’s No. 1, an aromatic and colorful herbal spirit. It’s blended with lemon and ginger ale to make a mixed drink that’s not too strong and refreshing on warm, summer days.<\/p>\n The exact blend of ingredients in this 200-year-old English liqueur is a closely-guarded secret. It was created by James Pimm, who originally served it at his restaurants to aid in the digestion of oysters.<\/p>\n Pimm’s No. 1 is a gin-based liqueur with flavors of citrus, juniper and quinine (the bitter ingredient in tonic water<\/a>) plus strong spices. The reddish-amber color and bitter notes are reminiscent of amari or cocktail bitters, but Pimm’s also has some sweetness. The alcohol content is 25%, on the low side compared to similar liqueurs.<\/p>\n The Pimm’s company tried to capitalize on the success of Pimm’s No. 1 with other liqueurs over several decades, including Pimm’s No. 2 through Pimm’s No. 6. They were made with other spirits including vodka, brandy,<\/a> Scotch and rum. Most of these were discontinued, although limited-edition runs (with names like Vodka Cup or No. 3 Winter) make an occasional appearance, much to the delight of Pimm’s devotees.<\/p>\n Fill a cocktail shaker half full with ice. Add the Pimm’s and lemon juice.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em>\u00a0Pick up a special cocktail ice cube tray<\/a> for large ice that melts more slowly and doesn’t water down drinks.<\/p>\n Cover and shake the cocktail for\u00a010 to 15 seconds until it’s completely chilled. You’ll know it’s ready when frosty condensation forms on the outside of the shaker.<\/p>\n Fill a rocks glass with ice, then strain the Pimm’s mixture over the ice.<\/p>\n Top the drink off with ginger ale.<\/p>\n Slide slices of strawberry and cucumber and the mint leaves into the drink, or make cuts in them and position them on the rim of the glass. Serve your Pimm’s Cup immediately.<\/p>\n With fizzy ginger ale and fresh garnishes, Pimm’s Cup should be enjoyed immediately. If you find you have some of this cocktail left over and want to save it, remove the ice and fresh garnishes and transfer the drink to a covered container. Keep it in the fridge for up to four days.<\/p>\n While Pimm’s Cup shouldn’t be made ahead of time, you can do one step in advance: blend Pimm’s No. 1 with lemon juice. Store this mixture in the fridge for up to four days. Because the liqueur is already chilled, you won’t need to use a cocktail shaker. Wait to add the ginger ale and fresh garnishes until you’re ready to serve the drink.<\/p>\n Other pretty and fresh garnishes to try with this cocktail are lemon slices, orange slices and basil leaves<\/a>. Try adding a couple of blueberries or raspberries to the glass. And don’t forget about edible flowers<\/a> like pansies and borage, which add so much charm when floating on top of a Pimm’s Cup.<\/p>\n Serve this cocktail alongside a platter of fresh, chilled oysters<\/a> on the half-shell\u2014after all, that’s the pairing that James Pimm envisioned when he invented Pimm’s No. 1! At Wimbledon, Pimm’s Cups are served with the tournament’s signature dessert, strawberries and cream<\/a>. The light and refreshing flavor of Pimm’s Cup also goes well with fresh fruit skewers<\/a> and light appetizers like a cheese board<\/a> or cucumber sandwiches<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This classic British drink should be on everyone’s summer sip list. 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