What You Need to Know
The Pimm's Cup is a refreshing summer cocktail that combines the flavors of Pimm's No. 1, a gin-based liqueur, with lemonade. The exact recipe is unknown, but it is believed to have originated in the late 19th century.
Steps
- 1.
Royal Ascot Variation (UK): Race day refreshment with added strawberries
- 2.
Australian Pimm's Pitcher (Australia): Large format sharing version with passionfruit
- 3.
Japanese Garden Twist (Japan): Incorporates shiso leaves and yuzu
The Science
Primary Reaction
Dissolution of citric acid and quinine