Pimm’s Cup

Name: Pimm’s Cup
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Europe, British
Ingredients: Ice cubes; 1-1/2 ounces Pimm's No 1; 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice; 3 ounces ginger ale or lemon-lime soda; Sliced cucumber, strawberry and fresh mint

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

Yield 1 serving

Test Kitchen Approved

This classic British drink should be on everyone's summer sip list. The sparkling, botanical Pimm's Cup is a staple at Wimbledon, but tastes just as great at home.

Ingredients

Ice cubes
1-1/2 ounces Pimm's No 1
1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
3 ounces ginger ale or lemon-lime soda
Sliced cucumber, strawberry and fresh mint

Directions

Fill a shaker half full with ice. Add Pimm's and lemon juice. Cover and shake until condensation forms on outside of shaker, 10-15 seconds. Fill rocks glass with ice; strain Pimm's mixture over ice. Top with ginger ale; garnish with cucumber, strawberry and mint.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 131 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

This refreshing fizzy elixir is the signature drink of the Wimbledon tennis tournament, and a New Orleans staple in summertime. The starring ingredient is Pimm’s No. 1, a botanical gin-based liqueur. Add a squeeze of lemon and splash of ginger ale, plus a lovely garnish of cucumber, strawberry and mint. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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