Pimm's

Pimm's is a liqueur with 25 % alcohol content. Is distributed by the bottled beverage by Diageo.

History

The liqueur was invented in 1840 by James Pimm, the owner of the Oyster Bar in London. Pimm served the drink as Verdauungsanreger, he named it No.. 1 Cup. 1859 the drink was marketed commercially.

Content

This liqueur is usually served as a cocktail, therefore referred to the name of a cocktail made ​​from it as a short form of Pimm 's Cup No.. 1 The cocktail is widely used in British popular culture and is a typical summer drink. The main ingredients of Pimm 's No.. 1 are gin and quinine (such as in tonic water ) and a secret blend of spices. Pimm 's Cup No.. 1 is a long drink and consists of 4-6 cl Pimm's, optional slice of cucumber or fresh borage, pieces of citrus fruits, strawberries and fresh mint and is filled with lemonade or ginger ale. Variants of liquor under the names No 3 and No are with brandy. 6 with vodka.