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Pimm’s cup · British summer fruit pitcher
Pimm’s No. 1 with sparkling lemonade, cucumber, strawberries, orange, and mint. A bright, fruit-filled pitcher for a leisurely afternoon.
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A NOTE FROM THE KITCHEN
British lemonade means the sparkling kind.
Use chilled clear, sweet sparkling lemonade or a lemon-lime soda, rather than still American-style lemonade. Pimm’s No. 1 is an alcoholic gin-based fruit cup; this recipe contains alcohol. The base batch makes four tall glasses over ice.
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Pimm’s cup · British summer fruit pitcher
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BEHIND THE DISH · Britain
Pimm’s cup · British summer fruit pitcherBeyond the plate.
A fruit-filled glass, a gentle fizz, and a little cucumber give Pimm’s its familiar summer presentation.
ORIGINS & EVOLUTION
A fruit cup built around Pimm’s No. 1.
Pimm’s No. 1 is the alcoholic base of this British-style drink. It is mixed with sparkling lemonade and served over ice, with fruit and herbs contributing aroma and color.
CULTURAL CONTEXT
A pitcher for sharing.
Cucumber, strawberry, orange, and mint are familiar additions. They sit loosely in the drink rather than forming an elaborate garnish, fitting an informal summer gathering.
AT THE TABLE
Keep the ratio simple.
Our version uses one part Pimm’s to three parts sparkling lemonade. The mixer goes in at the last moment, and the finished drink is divided into glasses with fresh ice to keep it cool and lively.
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