Post #179435 by Rum Numb Davey on Sat, Aug 13, 2005 3:11 PM

No forgetting Pimm's, Dangergirl. The quintessential English drink.

Pimms is not really classified as an herb based liqueur, nor an unsweetened fruit eau de vie. Pimm No. 1 Cup is a grain based gin spirit, although it has a mash of herbs and quinine in is distillation. The closest other spirit to Pimm would be Boord's London Old Tom Gin (pink gin).
The original gin sling was a Tom Collins (not to be confused with a John Collins) as it was made with Old Tom Gin.
Pimms is a bottled concentrate version in which fizzy dry lemonade was added to make a "gin sling."
When Champagne was added it was called a Pimm Royal (think Kir Royale = Champagne and Cassis).
Pimm was created at a London Oyster bar by james Pimm , and he originally created six Pimm "fruit cups." he served the originals in tankards. Originally Pimm had six cups, each with a diffirent spirit base. Pimms Cup Base Spirit by number
No.1 Gin (Mainstay brand)
No.2 Whisky (discontinued)
No.3 Brandy (discontinued)
No.4 Rum (discontinued)
No.5 Rye (discontinued)
No.6 Vodka (rare, but sometimes produced)

My favorite Pimm No. 1 Cup recipes are:

Pimms and Ginger
1 measure of Pimms
3 measures of Ginger Ale
1 slice of lemon
1 slice of Cucumber
1 slice of Apple
Fresh Mint

Pimms Original
2 measures of Pimms
2 measure of Ginger Ale
2 measures of Lemonade
1 slice of Cucumber
1 slice of Lemon
1 slice of Orange
1 slice of strawberry
Fresh Mint

Pimms Royale
1 measure of Pimms
1 slice of Orange
1 slice of Lemon
1 slice of Lime
1 slice of Apple
Fresh Mint
Top up glass with Champagne

Pimm Bacon and Tomato Sandwich
3/4 measure Pimms
½ measure dark rum
½ measure white rum
2 measures lemonade

Pim Pom
2 measures Pimms
3 measures POM Pomegreate Juice
A clean and highly refreshing alternative to the classic Pimm. Finishes drier and classier than with lemonade. Dont forget the usual fruit and veg additions.

Before the Revolution, the per capita consumption of RUM in the Colonies was 3.7 gallons PER person. We have become a Neo-temperant nation of wimps and quitters! We must rise, Tiki Nation, and raise our ceramic mugs in resistance to teatotaling!

[ Edited by: Rum Numb Davey 2005-08-14 03:46 ]