Drink of my week

Drink Of the week

Pimm's Cup

 

  

 

The Pimm’s Cup cocktail came about as an English summer drink. Today, the drink is to Wimbledon what the Mint Julep is to the Kentucky Derby.

The Pimm’s Cup’s primary ingredient -- Pimm’s Gin No. 1 -- originated in the 1800s at an oyster bar in London’s financial district. (Recession-proof, indeed.) It was there that bartender James Pimm blended a concoction of gin, quinine -- the stuff that gives tonic water that bitter taste -- and various herbs to make his Pimm’s No. 1 Cup tonic. Story goes that he served his creation as a digestive for his customers, and that the original recipe remains a closely held secret only six people know.

I'll give it a try this weekend..