Do I like Pimms?

I stick with “The Original Pimms No. 1 cup” and it has been on offer for weeks now at Morrison’s and Tesco - £12 for 1 Litre bottle.

I have tried others but go back to this one.

Esmay

I love Pimms on a hot day and so do my friends .
It's a gin based drink .
We like it with lots of ice , thinly sliced cucumber, oranges and strawberries .

And I make a gin and tonic -
adding lot of crushed ice and thinly sliced lemon and limes with the tonic .

Here's a recipe for punch from my Indian Raj born friend :

Make a huge pot of very strong tea .
Let it go stone cold .
In a huge bowl - add a carton of orange juice and / or tropical fruit juice , some ginger beer , a lot of rum and a mixture of fruit with ice .
I've made it with pineapple juice and pieces of pineapple .
Punch comes from the Hindi word for five , because it originally had five ingredients .

Talking of punch, I’ve still got a tea towel with a recipe for Caribbean rum punch on it.

One sour (lime juice)
Two sweet (sugar syrup)
Three strong (dark rum)
Four weak (ice/water)
(Measures, that is, plus some Angostura Bitters)

But even with plenty of Four, imbibe with caution - it can blow your head off! I once didn’t make it to dinner after one too many of those on the beach at sunset.

All you Pimms fans, which ones do you like?
I remember some were nicer than others.

Just googled them and found there's only 3 of them now and mostly only the first (gin based) one.

Love Pimm's but cannot stand Aperol. Give me a good ole Campari soda with obligatory orange slice and I'm back in Italy in a heartbeat.

MawtheMerrier

It may not be the most economical but I like those cans of ready mixed Pimms, or Espresso Martini which are handy to keep in the fridge door and just right if a friend pops in or I feel like a cheeky bevvy. These are also often on a 4 for the price of 3 if you shop around.
Less chance for the lemonade to go flat and actually less temptation.

I must get some of those! Can’t make a jugful of Pimm’s just for me - can I??

Never had Pimms no idea what it tastes like
I ll have a nice cold cider

I trust Orlin too Tilly but only before he has sampled his mix.

5 o’clock here now Beechnut ?

I will put some on the next shopping list Laura thanks.
I trust Orlin and am liking the sound of a little ‘bite’ in it.w

Sorry for misinformation, Pimms made by Orlin with ginger ale not ginger beer is lovely, bit of a kick.

Thanks TillyTrotter.

I’ve never had Espresso Martini Maw
I shall definitely try it that way

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It may not be the most economical but I like those cans of ready mixed Pimms, or Espresso Martini which are handy to keep in the fridge door and just right if a friend pops in or I feel like a cheeky bevvy. These are also often on a 4 for the price of 3 if you shop around.
Less chance for the lemonade to go flat and actually less temptation.

The Raj cocktail sounds interesting.
I like the M&S fresh mixer juices to add your own spirits to. The pineapple and coconut one is lovely. Just add as much rum as you fancy. I plan to try some of the others too.
PS I tried Aperol Spritz on holiday and thought it was awful
Maybe they'd added too much ice but it really wasn't nice.

Oh! I forgot to mention - I’ve got some Eton Mess Baileys. ?

I think that it’s too weak for the likes of us Jane
It’s barely alcoholic - you’ll feel a bit queezy before anything else.

I’ll see you in the greenhouse shortly…?

Pimms is OK,but I find a bottle of gin & whichever mixer you like goes much further!

I like wine my favourite being rose Cava I am not much of a spirit drinker. When I prepare a special meal for us Mrs Bucket style! I make a nice cocktail to go with whatever meal I decide to prepare.
I make sloe gin for my friends I have recently made an orange liquor too a recipe courtesy of Prue Leith.

Visgir1 I've had 0% gin at a friend's house, not sure of the brand, and wasn't keen but I might give Tanqueray a try.

I bought non-alcoholic Sauvignon Blanc and had high hopes as it initially smelt and tasted like wine, but after a few sips it was very sweet-tasting and a bit yuk!

Thing is, I like white wine & G&T and know what it's supposed to taste like - whereas I don't normally drink beer so the odd glass satisfies me but expect a beer aficionado wouldn't be too impressed!

Love Pimms and will be trying your version Laura with the ginger beer. Sounds great.

Calendargirl make in advance. Whichever jug you have pour in 1 third Pimms : 2 thirds Lemonade.
I put a few ice cubes in with sliced strawberries, torn leaves of fresh mint and slices or ribbons of cucumber too if you like it.

Stand it in the fridge to chill - you can do it up to 3 hours or so before you want to drink it. When you serve, put 3/4 ice cubes in each glass and pour the Pimms over. Paper straws are good, a couple in each glass.

Cheers! you have made me want one now.

I love both so can’t advise. I think my drink of choice for the tennis this afternoon is a G&T though.
Incidentally Pimms have brought out a limited edition called Pimms Sundowner. I bought some to try and it is vile. Like very sweet,thick cough syrup.Yuk don’t waste money on it.

Riverwalk.. Have you tried 0% Gin?
Tanqueray do a really good one..

I'm also in my garden in a nice dress!

Currently having a bit of detox so will be having a non-alcoholic beer later - not really a beer drinker but it's a long drink and I have it in a wine glass! Don't like soft drinks, and a cup of tea spoils the summer ambience

Pammie1

I’m planning a jug of G&T with some nibbles when I settle down with OH to watch the Djokovic/Norrie match this afternoon. Was looking forward to the battle between Nadal and Kyrgios but evidently, Nadal has pulled out because of injury. Shame - hope he makes a good recovery.

Excellent idea ?

Have never made Pimms, (have drunk it), but bought a bottle yesterday as I am hosting a girlfriend gathering in my garden soon.
5 of us, will have a Pimms, (or two) before a glass of Prosecco and then the afternoon tea.
How much to make, how exactly to do it, how much ice etc?

Any advice gratefully received. Have looked it up online, but would appreciate any wisdom.

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