We LOVE Pimms at Baity Kitchen and even if it means drinking it indoors with the rain pouring outside, it still makes you feel fresh and summery!!!
It is definitely true to say that nothing quite beats a glass of Pimms on a summer’s day. Pimms is almost as much a tradition as the cup of tea with gallons of it being drunk by British people every year!
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History of Pimms
It was James Pimm, in the 1840s that invented the Great British thirst-quenching drink!
He used gin, quinine and a secret mixture of herbs to be used as an aid to digestion, dishing it out in a small tankard!! This became known as the No. 1 cup!
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 while No. 3 used brandy, No. 4 rum, No. 5 rye and No. 6 vodka. Of these sequels, the vodka cup and brandy (now called Winter) are the only ones in production while original No. 1 cup still reigns supreme in popularity.
Pimms Recipes
Traditional Pimms No.1
He used gin, quinine and a secret mixture of herbs to be used as an aid to digestion, dishing it out in a small tankard!! This became known as the No. 1 cup!
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 while No. 3 used brandy, No. 4 rum, No. 5 rye and No. 6 vodka. Of these sequels, the vodka cup and brandy (now called Winter) are the only ones in production while original No. 1 cup still reigns supreme in popularity.
Pimms Recipes
Traditional Pimms No.1
Slice of orange
Lemon,
Apple
Cucumber
One sprig of mint
Add to two parts lemonade to one part Pimms
Watch how to make the perfect Pimms here!
Here are a few more Pimms recipes if you fancy mixing the classic up a bit!
Here are a few more Pimms recipes if you fancy mixing the classic up a bit!
Turbo Pimms No.1
As above but five parts lemonade, two parts Pimms, one part gin.
English Passion Pimms No.6
English Passion Pimms No.6
Take a shaker 2/3 full of ice and add 50ml of Pimms No.6, 25ml of Zubrowka vodka, flesh and juice of a passion fruit and a dash of sugar syrup. Shake well and strain into a tumbler full of ice. Garnish with a sprig of mint and two short straws.
Maximum Voltage Pimms No.6
Take a shaker 2/3 full of ice, 50ml of Pimms No.6, 25ml of Zubrowka vodka and 25ml of Cointreau.
Shake well and strain into a high ball full of ice.
Fill with soda water and garnish with mint.
Watch the pimms advert here!
1 comment:
I like to make mine with Elderflower sprintz, some slices of peaches, mint and slices strawberries. Really nice !
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