Pimms Cup
A low-proof, gin-based Pimm's No. 1 Cup drink with cucumber, lemon juice, and ginger ale. It is lightly tart and sweet, and light at about 8% ABV.
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled Collins glass filled with ice
Pimms Cup
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Volume174 ml
Strength8% ABV
Alcohol15 ml (12 g)37 ml of vodka (40%)1 shot (of 30ml)
Sugar14 g (7.9%)3.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.83%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Lucius Beebe, “The Stork Club Bar Book” (1946)
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