Pimm's Cup
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 11:33 am
Pimm's Cup
A summer drink made from a gin-based, slightly fruity liquor called Pimm's No. 1, was created in 1840 by the Englishman James Pimm and is reportedly a favorite of Queen Elizabeth.
Ingredients:
Handful of borage leaves
Sliced lime
Sliced orange
1 cup Pimm's No. 1
3/4 cup ginger ale or lemon-flavored soda
21/4 cups ginger ale or lemon-flavored soda
11/2 cups sparkling mineral water
Preparation:
Combine borage leaves, lime, and orange with Pimm's and 3/4 cup soda.
2. Let stand for 30 minutes, then add remaining soda and sparkling water.
A summer drink made from a gin-based, slightly fruity liquor called Pimm's No. 1, was created in 1840 by the Englishman James Pimm and is reportedly a favorite of Queen Elizabeth.
Ingredients:
Handful of borage leaves
Sliced lime
Sliced orange
1 cup Pimm's No. 1
3/4 cup ginger ale or lemon-flavored soda
21/4 cups ginger ale or lemon-flavored soda
11/2 cups sparkling mineral water
Preparation:
Combine borage leaves, lime, and orange with Pimm's and 3/4 cup soda.
2. Let stand for 30 minutes, then add remaining soda and sparkling water.