English Pimms On The Lawn Pimms No1 Cup Cocktail Recipes

The last time I had a glass of Pimm's with all the trimmings, was on the lawn at a lovely old Elizabthan Hall, on a beautiful English summer's evening......so, I named my cocktail, Pimm's on the Lawn!! Nothing beats a glass of Pimms on a summer�s day. The British beverage is almost as much a tradition as the cup of tea, and the British down the gin-based drink by the gallon during the summer months. A history of Pimms: Step back to a London oyster bar in the 1840s where owner James Pimm invented the thirst-quencher. Using gin, quinine and a secret mixture of herbs, good old Pimm served up the brew as an aid to digestion, dishing it out in a small tankard and the No. 1 Cup moniker was born. After the Second World War, Pimms extended their range, using a number of other spirits as bases for new cups. Scotch lent its name to No. 2 cup, whilst No. 3 used brandy, No. 4 rum, No. 5 rye and No. 6 vodka. Of all of these, the vodka cup is the only one in production along with the original No. 1 cup, which still reigns supreme in popularity. Cheers!

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Beverages

Time 3m

Yield 1-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Nutrition Facts : Calories 10.5, Fat 0.1, Sodium 0.5, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.7, Protein 0.2

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A true taste of summer, serve this fruity punch with fresh mint leaves, cucumber, orange and strawberries

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Drink

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 3

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 0.1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 25.5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 25.3 grams sugar, Fiber 0.5 grams fiber, Protein 0.4 grams protein

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