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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

What is Pimm’s No. 1?<\/h2>\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

Pimm’s Cup Ingredients<\/h2>\n

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