PIMM'S CUP COCKTAILS

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Provided by Gabe Soria

Categories     Alcoholic     Fourth of July     Low Fat     Cocktail     Lemon     Cucumber     Summer     Poker/Game Night     Low Cholesterol     Engagement Party     Bon Appétit     Drink

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 cups Pimm's No.1*
1 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice
2 Meyer lemons, thinly sliced
1 orange, halved, thinly sliced
1 6-inch-long piece cucumber, thinly sliced
1 3-inch-long piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1 1/2 cups chilled club soda
Ice cubes
Cucumber spears (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Stir sugar and 1/2 cup water in saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Combine Pimm's and next 6 ingredients in large pitcher. Mix in 1/2 cup sugar syrup, mashing slightly to release flavors. Cover; chill at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
  • Stir 1 1/2 cups club soda into pitcher. Fill 8 old-fashioned glasses with ice, then cocktail. Garnish with cucumber spears.
  • *A blend of gin, liqueurs, and fruit extracts; available at some specialty foods stores and liquor stores.

Hinewairangi Takuta
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cocktail turned out really bland. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Fahad Munayem
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This cocktail is too sweet for my taste.


MasterEpix-_-
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I tried this cocktail and it was just okay. I wasn't a fan of the cucumber flavor.


Tayyab Hassan
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Meh.


Sajjadali Khaldi
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I love this cocktail! It's so refreshing and perfect for a summer party. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Osuji Elizabeth
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This cocktail is delicious! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I will definitely be making it again.


Maimouna Sambe
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I wasn't sure about this cocktail at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! It's now one of my favorites. The cucumber and mint add a really nice touch.


Rao Tasadduq
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This is my new favorite summer cocktail! It's so easy to make and it's so refreshing. I love the combination of flavors.


Hussain Hussain
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I've made this cocktail several times now and it's always a hit with my friends. It's the perfect drink to serve at a party or barbecue.


Weston Flowers
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This Pimm's Cup cocktail is the perfect summer drink! It's refreshing, flavorful, and easy to make. I love that I can use fresh fruit and herbs to customize it to my taste.