Pimms, England’s Gift to Summer

If I was still living in London and we had weather like today’s, you would find me sitting by the river enjoying a refreshing glass of Pimms. “What is Pimms?” you ask. Well, my friend, Pimms is the traditional English summertime drink that makes up for their rainy weather. And, thankfully, it can be found at a liquor store near you. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Ingredients

mint sprigs
lemon slices
orange slices
cucumber slices
strawberry, halved
4 ounces fresh lemon juice
Ice
Pimm’s No. 1
chilled ginger beer

Directions

In a pitcher, muddle the leaves of mint sprig with half of the lemon slices, orange slice, cucumber slice, and half of the strawberry and the lemon juice. Add ice and Pimm’s. Shake well and pour into an ice-filled pilsner glass 2/3 full. Stir in the ginger beer and garnish with the remaining mint sprig, lemon slice, orange slice, cucumber spear, cucumber ribbon and strawberry half.