Savoring Summer Iced Teas: Pimm’s Cup

Pimm’s Cup, a summer drink made from a gin-based, slightly fruity liquor called Pimm’s No. 1, was created in 1840 by the Englishman James Pimm and is reportedly a favorite of Queen Elizabeth.

• Handful of borage leaves?
• Sliced lime?
• Sliced orange?
• 1 cup Pimm’s No. 1?
• ³/4 cup ginger ale or lemon-flavored soda?
• 2¹/₄ cups ginger ale or lemon-flavored soda?
• 1¹/₂ cups sparkling mineral water

1. Combine borage leaves, lime, and orange with Pimm’s and ³/₄ cup soda.

2. Let stand for 30 minutes, then add remaining soda and spark­ling water.
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