PIMM'S CUP WITH MUDDLED CUCUMBER

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Pimm's No. 1, a gin-based liqueur, is named after James Pimm, the bar owner who created it in the mid 1800s. By the 1860s, it was bottled. At one point, there were other "cups," numbered 2 through 6, based on brandy, rum and other spirits. But the No. 1, a reddish tonic with citrusy and bitter notes, has always been the star, and it is not quite like anything else on the shelf. The Pimm's Cup's skeletal components are nothing more than a measure of Pimm's and roughly three measures of either lemonade, lemon soda or ginger ale (your preference), served over ice in a long glass and typically garnished with cucumber.

Provided by Robert Simonson

Categories     cocktails

Yield 1 drink.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
1 1/4-inch-thick slice of unpeeled cucumber
1 1/2 ounces Pimm's No. 1
1/2 ounce gin, preferably Beefeater
1 ounce lemon juice
Seltzer or sparkling water
Lemon wedges, for garnish
Mint, for garnish.

Steps:

  • Make a simple syrup: in a small pan, heat sugar and 1 cup water; boil until sugar is melted. Cool. (It keeps in the refrigerator for weeks.)
  • In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber. Add the Pimm's, gin, lemon juice and 3/4-ounce simple syrup. Shake.
  • Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice. Top with seltzer or sparkling water. Garnish with lemon wedge and mint sprig.

Arthur Puas
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This cocktail is just okay. I've had better.


Jonathan Winegar
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I tried this recipe and it didn't turn out well. The flavors didn't blend well together.


Roshan Israr
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This cocktail is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Inus Miya
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I'm not a big fan of Pimm's Cups, but this recipe is pretty good.


Leslie Davis
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This cocktail is perfect for a party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Sanni Dev mallah
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks amazing.


Patricia Patty
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This is my new favorite summer cocktail! It's so refreshing and delicious.


zoe lingard
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I've made this cocktail several times now and it's always a hit. My friends love it!


Bloggers Spot
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This cocktail is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ni Emzy
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I love the combination of flavors in this drink. The Pimm's No. 1 Cup and the cucumber are a perfect match.


Altine Lisi
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This is the perfect drink for a hot summer day. It's so refreshing and delicious.


Ariel Kuperman
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I'm not usually a fan of Pimm's Cups, but this recipe is amazing! The cucumber really makes all the difference.


Kristen Hagler
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This cocktail is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends. I love the fact that I can make it ahead of time and just keep it in the fridge until I'm ready to serve.


Kevin Adams
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Just made this Pimm's Cup and it's delicious! The cucumber adds a really refreshing flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sibongile Mashigo
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This Pimm's Cup with muddled cucumber is the perfect summer cocktail! It's refreshing, delicious, and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors in this drink. The cucumber adds a cool, refreshing flavor, while the Pimm's No. 1 Cup adds a bit of