Garnish:
Lemon, orange & strawberry slices, mint sprig & borage in drink
How to make:
POUR all ingredients into glass. Half fill glass with ice. Add a citrus slice and a couple of mint leaves from garnish before filling to brim with ice. Finish with rest of garnish.
| 5/6 fl oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 5/6 fl oz | Orange Curaçao liqueur |
| 5/6 fl oz | Strucchi Rosso Vermouth |
| 2 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
| 1 2/3 fl oz | Thomas Henry Ginger Ale |
| 1 2/3 fl oz | Cola (e.g. Coca Cola or Pepsi Cola) |
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Review:
This long refreshing fruity cocktail mimics the characteristics of a Pimm's Cup but with the punch and fullness flavour, reminiscent of distant decades when Pimm's No.1 carried a full 9% more alc./vol. than it does today. Predictably, my version is a good deal boozier. If you find too boozy for a summer's afternoon, then knock each of the first 3 ingredients back a tad to (22.5ml / .75oz) and add a splash more of the last 2 ingredients.
History:
Created in 2011 by yours truly in an attempt to improve on a Pimm's Cup. For more recipes and history see Fruit Cups and Pimm's.
Nutrition:
One serving of Difford's Fruit Cup No.1 (gin based & Pimm's Cup-like) contains 201 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1.6 standard drinks
- 12.72% alc./vol. (25.44° proof)
- 22.3 grams of pure alcohol
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