Friday, May 23, 2008

Drink of the Day: Pimms Cocktail


A Pimms cocktail is my favorite summertime drink.  Pimms is a British liquor made with a gin base, and flavored with herb, spice, and citrus.  It has a totally unique flavor, and, blended the right way, makes for a great refreshment on a hot afternoon.

Mix, over ice:
  • Two Parts Pimms
  • One Part Gin
  • 4 Parts Lemon-Lime Soda
Now for the secret weapon...cucumber!  Bet you never thought you'd be putting a vegetable in your cocktail, eh?!  Well, there's a first time for everything.  Cut about half a cucumber into the pitcher your mixing the drink in.  Give it a good stir.

Pour the cocktail into a glass filled with ice.  Garnish with a little cucumber and slice of lemon.

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