A few summer recipes with Pimms No.1
Pimms, the classic gin based liquor has it’s origins dating back to the 1800’s in a London bar. Invented by James Pimm as a digestif , it features a citrus and spicy herb taste. Today, Pimms is most commonly associated with the cocktail known as Pimms Cup.
We at A Muddled Thought decided in addition to trying out the Pimms Cup to also have some fun and see what other recipes we could invent using Pimms.
The Classic Pimms Cup Recipe-
2 oz Pimms No.1
Fill Highball Glass with Ice
½ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
Top with 7up, Sprite or Ginger Ale
Note: There are many variations of this recipe. Some use fresh lemonade instead of soda, and add other ingredients including cucumber.
Thinking the Pimms might balance with a Blanco Tequila and the sweetness of some Velvet Falernum, we came up with Rosa Pimms.
The Rosa Pimms. A Combination of Pimms No.1, Blanco Tequila, and Velvet Falernum.
Rosa Pimms
2 Oz- Pimms No .1
1 oz Partida Blanco Tequila
½ oz Velvet Falernum
Fresh Lime Juice(Half a Lime)
2 Dashes Whiskey Barrel Bitters
And to follow the Rosa up, here’s a drink that might help quench your summer thirsts. A new take on punch using Pimms and adding bourbon, Licor 43, and some mint leaves.
A Pimms Splash. A combination of Pimms No.1, Bourbon, Licor 43, Orange Juice and Grapefruit Bitters.
The Pimms Splash-
Pimms Splash
1 oz Pimms No. 1
2 Oz Makers Mark Bourbon
Bar Spoon of Licor 43
¼ Oz Orange Juice
2 Dashes Grapefruit Bitters
3 Mint Leaves in bottom of glass(Do not muddle, rather clap them)
Shake with Ice
Fill Old Fashioned Glass with Crushed Ice
