Pimms Cup

• 2 ounces Pimms No. 1 cup
• 3/4 ounce Cointreau
• 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
• 3 thin cucumber wheels
• 6 fresh mint leaves
• 1 ounce ginger ale

1. Pour the Pimms, Cointreau, and lime juice into a Collins glass.
2. Add the cucumbers and mint.
3. Fill with large cold ice cubes and cover the glass with a small shaker top.
4. Shake briefly and top off with ginger ale.
5. Dominant Flavors: Mint, basil, quinine, apples, and pears
6. Body: refreshing, slightly sparkling
7. Dryness: medium
8. Complexity: medium with lots of subtle notes
9. Accentuating or Contrasting Flavors: cucumber, mint, and bright flavors pop out
10. Finish: short, dry, citrus with lingering note of brandy
11. Glass: Collins

no, freshly squeezed lime juice, wheels, mint, ginger ale

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pimm-s-cup-390821 (may not work)