Toast to Queen Elizabeth ~ Pimm's Cup!

Toast to Queen Elizabeth ~ Pimm’s Cup!

This is for our British fans!!! Pimm’s Cup is a delightful apertif to kick off any celebration ~ whether Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee or a fashionable wedding or a lovely afternoon in the backyard!

Pimm's Cup (Photo from www.treataweek.blogspot.com)

Pimm’s Cup
Makes one small pitcher

half a 750 ml bottle of Pimm’s No. 1
3 cans (11.5 oz each) lemon soda, preferably San Pellegrino Limonata
1 lime, sliced into rounds or wedges
1 orange, sliced into half-moons
3-4 strawberries, hulled and sliced
3 sprigs of fresh mint
half a small English cucumber, peeled and sliced into rounds
few dashes of orange bitters (optional)
ice

Pour half the bottle of Pimm’s into a pitcher. Add the fruit, mint and orange bitters; with a wooden spoon gently mash it up and stir to combine. Chill in the fridge until ready to use. Add the lemon soda and serve in collins glasses over ice.

Cheers!

Written by theBrideScoop Editor

Claudia Antony Zompa is Editor-in-Chief of theBrideScoop. All the articles written by me are my own opinions and may or may not reflect the opinions of the other writers at theBrideScoop.

Claudia has been planning events, weddings and far flung vacations around the globe for her friends, family and colleagues since she was in college. In addition to being Editor-in-Chief of theBrideScoop, Claudia is owner of Chicago-based event planning company AS YOU WISH focused on creating magnificant weddings, fabulous social events and outstanding galas and fundraisers.

Claudia has a bachelor degree in business administration from Loyola University Chicago and an MBA from The University of Chicago. She is a member of the International Special Events Society (ISES) and the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC). She is a Founding Board Member of Wish Upon A Wedding – Chicago Chapter and a Founding Member of the Wedding Industry Professionals Association.

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