Now is about the time I start dreaming of summer. Today, I wanted to share one of my favorite summer drinks! Pimm's is a liqueur that comes in several variations, with the gin based No 1 Cup being the most popular. It's quite versatile and I've seen many iterations of a Pimm's cocktail but in general, it involves Pimm's, lemon flavored soda, and some fruit/vegetable slices. Below is my favorite recipe.

Ingredients:

Pimm's liqueur

Seltzer, ginger ale, or lemon soda

Lemons, quartered and sliced

Cucumbers, sliced

Instructions:

In a tall glass, add a couple ice cubes. Pour Pimm's over ice, filling 3/4 of the glass. Add in seltzer or preferred soda, leaving enough room for garnishes. Squeeze 1/4 of a lemon into glass. Add 3 slices of cucumber and 3 slices of lemon, gently pressing with a spoon to better infuse flavor into the drink.

As I mentioned, there are several variations and I encourage you to experiment with different combinations to find one that suits your taste. Adding in strawberries, apples, basil, and berries is a great way to change the flavor as is experimenting with different sodas. Let me know what your favorite combination is so I can give it a try!

Enjoy!

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