Pimm's Cup

A classic summertime cocktail, made here with ginger beer, cucumber, and fresh lime.

Makes 2

INGREDIENTS

Splash Pimm's No. 1

2 jiggers (about 3 oz) Hendrick's gin

2 jiggers Ginger Beer (Goslings or Barritt's are good choices)

Fresh squeezed lime (barely half a lime)

English cucumber, cut into thin rounds for garnish

Ice cubes

METHOD

Add Pimm's, Hendrick's, lime juice and some ice to shaker, cover, and shake vigorously 20 times. Fill two highball glasses with ice. Strain mixture into glasses and top with ginger beer. Garnish with a few thin rounds of cucumber and serve.