Pimms Cup

6 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces Pimms No. 1 cup
  • 3/4 ounce Cointreau
  • 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 3 thin cucumber wheels
  • 6 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 ounce ginger ale

Directions

  1. 1
    Pour the Pimms, Cointreau, and lime juice into a Collins glass.
  2. 2
    Add the cucumbers and mint.
  3. 3
    Fill with large cold ice cubes and cover the glass with a small shaker top.
  4. 4
    Shake briefly and top off with ginger ale.
  5. 5
    Dominant Flavors: Mint, basil, quinine, apples, and pears
  6. 6
    Body: refreshing, slightly sparkling
  7. 7
    Dryness: medium
  8. 8
    Complexity: medium with lots of subtle notes
  9. 9
    Accentuating or Contrasting Flavors: cucumber, mint, and bright flavors pop out
  10. 10
    Finish: short, dry, citrus with lingering note of brandy
  11. 11
    Glass: Collins

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