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