Pimm’s is a brand of fruit cups, but may also be considered a liqueur. It was first produced in 1823 by James Pimm and has been owned by Diageo since. 1997. Its most popular product is Pimm’s No. 1 Cup
Seven Pimm’s products have been produced, all fruit cups, differing only in their base alcohol:[9] Only Nos. 1, 6, and a ‘Winter Cup’ based on No. 3 remain.
- Pimm’s No. 1 Cup is the most popular version. Based on gin, its base as bottled is 25 percent alcohol by volume.
- can also be purchased as a pre-mixed fortified lemonade (Pimm’s & Lemonade) in 250 ml cans or 1-litre bottles, at 5.4 percent.
- Pimm’s No. 2 Cup was based on Scotch whisky. Currently phased out.
- Pimm’s No. 3 Cup is based on brandy. Phased out, but a version infused with spices and orange peel marketed as Pimm’s Winter Cup is now seasonally available.
- Pimm’s No. 4 Cup was based on rum. Currently phased out.
- Pimm’s No. 5 Cup was based on rye whisky. Currently phased out.
- Pimm’s No. 6 Cup is based on vodka. It is still produced, but in small quantities.[2]
Pimm’s No. 1 has also been sold with additional strawberry or blackberry and elderflower flavouring.
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 oz Pimm’s No. 1
- 3 oz Sprite, 7UP or ginger ale
- 1 or 2 Cucumber slices
- 1 Strawberry, hulled and cut into quarters
- Half an orange slice
- 1 Lemon slice
- 6 Mint leaves
- Glass: Highball
PREPARATION:
Add all the ingredients to a highball glass filled with ice and stir to combine. (To mix things up a bit, you can replace the Sprite, 7Up or ginger ale with Champagne.)