Summer Cocktails: Pimm's Cup | Pottery Barn

While hosting summer parties, refreshing summer cocktails are an important part of the menu. Pimm's cup is a great summer drink that is also easy to make.

A popular drink in Britain, Pimm's cup is made with Pimm's liqueur. It is a gin-based spirit with the flavor of fruits and spices. It's easy to make this drink as you don't need a lot of tools. All you need to make this summer drink is the right glassware. For these summer cocktails, we're using the PB classic stemless wine glasses.

The other important ingredient while making Pimm's cup is fruit. Use seasonal fruits such as strawberries, lemons and oranges. This summer drink usually calls for lemon lime soda but you can use ginger beer instead.

To make the drink, pour two ounces of Pimm's in the glass. Add thinly sliced strawberries to the spirit along with a slice of orange and lemon. When making summer cocktails, you can set up a buffet with sliced fruits so your guests can make their own customized drinks. Add some ice and top the drink with ginger beer. Use a cocktail spoon to pour the beer over the ice and gently stir the drink. Besides Pimm's cup, other ideas for easy summer cocktails include gin and tonic. You can make gin and tonic with flavored tonics. Garnish the drink with a cucumber stick and a strawberry.

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