James Pimm (the original Mr Pimm) was a British fish monger who invented the liqueur to make drinks to pair with his seafood. Pimm’s No. 1 Cup is sweet and rich, fruity and herbaceous, with subtle yet complex juniper and spice notes forming a deliciously moreish base. What kind of alcohol is Pimm’s? Over the years, Pimm's extended their range, using other spirits as bases for new "cups". After World War II, Pimm's No. 4 Cup was invented, followed by Pimm's No. 5 Cup and Pimm's No. 6 Cup in the 1960s. Seven Pimm’s products have been produced throughout the brand’s history, all fruit cups differing only in their alcoholic base. Only Nos. 1, 6, and a ‘Winter Cup’ based on No. 3 remain in production. Can I drink Pimms by itself?

But what fruit with Pimm’s? The classic Pimm’s recipe is made with three fruity garnishes: slices of orange, slices of cucumber and slices of strawberry. Finished with sprigs of mint, it’s a gorgeous summer serve. Mark’s Top Tip: While we were travelling (when we were still allowed), it became noticeable that Pimm’s is not readily available in mainland Europe. This was a major concern to my wife, Lucy, and eventually I did some research (googling) and found that we could make a reasonable stab at reproducing it. Equal quantities of gin and red vermouth plus a generous splash of Cointreau seems to keep her happy. We’ve even tried upscaling the quantities to make large batches, and it worked perfectly. The big batch was 1l gin, 1l red vermouth, 250ml Cointreau (or orange liqueur) plus 2l of lemonade to top it all off. Bursting with winter spices and fruity flavour, this Winter Apple Pimms recipe is perfect for enjoying after a long walk, a busy day at work, or even just because the weather is dark outside. What Is Winter Pimms? Ch, Victoria; ler (11 March 2019). "How to make the perfect jug of Pimm's". Good Housekeeping . Retrieved 23 July 2019. a b c Staff (30 May 2011). "Vodka Pimm's – The Mystery of Pimm's No. 6 Vodka Cup". Summer Fruit Cup (blog) . Retrieved 20 June 2012.Emmas, Carol (23 March 2010). "Diageo Launches Heat-Activated Pimm's Campaign". Harpers Wine & Spirit. Archived from the original on 26 March 2012 . Retrieved 20 June 2012. Interestingly, the brandy-based No. 3 Cup was also reintroduced with a new name: Pimm’s No. 3 Winter Cup. Pimm's No. 3 Cup [1930s–1970; 2004–present] is based on brandy; it was phased out in 1970, and relaunched in 2004, now infused with spices and orange peel and called Pimm's Winter Cup. The perfect Pimm’s and lemonade is all about finding the ideal ratio of Pimm’s to lemonade. For us, it has to be one part Pimm’s to three parts fizzy lemonade. That way, the unique fruit flavours of the summer liqueur can really shine through, complemented rather than overpowered by the lemonade. The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has today (Wednesday 22 November) announced a range of tax, benefits and savings measures. We round up the key announcements and what they mean for you.

Martin Lewis: What the Autumn Statement means for you – including wages, benefits, pensions, ISAs, national insurance and more Both employees and self-employed workers will pay less in National Insurance from next year, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced in today's Autumn Statement. Pimm’s No 3 and 4 Cups were introduced as heated cold weather or winter versions of the summertime Pimm’s No 1 Cup. See below for Mark’s Top Tips, he’s just had another bright idea! Ingredients: Autumn Statement: Workers to pay less in national insurance – but rate cuts don't offset the freezing of personal tax thresholds Pimm's No. 1 Cup [1840–present] is the most popular Pimm's cup. Based on gin, its base as bottled is 25-per cent alcohol by volume.Pimm's No. 2 Cup [1930s–1970] was based on Scotch whisky, and was phased out by new brand owners The Distillers Company in 1970. The Pimm's Winter Cup and Pimm's Vodka Cup were reintroduced in 2004. Pimm's Winter Cup is a seasonally available version of Pimm's No.3 infused with spices and orange peel. Pimm's Vodka Cup [2] is a reintroduction of Pimm's No.6, but is made in limited quantities. Popularity and distribution in recent years [ edit ] A Pimm's stand set up at a music festival using a converted bus as a bar Leonard, Tom (30 April 2003). "Pimms Bows to the Inevitable Summer Shower". The Daily Telegraph . Retrieved 20 June 2012. Winter is a time of year when we often crave warm and comforting drinks. As the temperatures drop and the days get shorter, we tend to reach for hot cocoa, tea, and coffee.

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How To Make Winter Apple Pimms

While Pimm’s No.1 cup is gin-based (ideal for summer), No.3 takes on a brandy base, offering a richer profile suited for the cold winter months.