Classic Pimm’s Cups

Name: Classic Pimm’s Cups
Yield: Makes 2
Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup diced cucumber
• 2 tablespoons mint leaves
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 cup Pimm’s
• 1 bottle ginger beer

Preparation:

• Fill 2 tall glasses with ice and set aside.
• Place the diced cukes and mint leaves in a large cocktail shaker and mash vigorously with a muddler or the handle of a spoon.
• Add the lime juice, honey, and Pimm’s.
• Fill the shaker with ice, and shake for about 15 seconds.
• Strain into prepared glasses filling each halfway, add the cucumber spears, herb sprigs, lime and strawberry slices, and top each glass off with ginger beer.

Garnish:

• 2 sprigs each tarragon and mint (or thyme, rosemary, or basil)
• 4 cucumber spears
• 4 strawberries sliced (Everbearing strawberries are still kicking around, otherwise use citrus or stone fruit)
• 4 lime slices

Glass Guide:

• Tall Glass

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Notes:

• Pimm’s cups have quickly become my favorite summer cocktail. Besides the mellow flavors, it’s fun to drink a cocktail stuffed with herbs and vegetables.