Lemon Balm Pimm’s Cup

Name: Lemon Balm Pimm’s Cup
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 thin ribbons Lebanese cucumber; 4 frozen strawberries; 2 orange slices, halved; 3 leaves lemon balm or mint; 2 oz (60 ml) Pimm’s No. 1, cold (see note); ¾ cup (180 ml) ginger ale, cold; Ice cubes

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Preparation 10 min
Servings 1

The ultimate drink to herald the summer and a twist on the British favourite, our Lemon Balm Pimm’s Cup is freshness incarnate: Frozen strawberries, cucumber, orange and lemon balm top this gin-like liqueur mixed with ginger ale. Plus, freezing fruit is one of the easiest ways to chill and add texture, colour and flavour to your drinks!

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Vegetarian
Vegan
Nut-free
Lactose-free
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Egg-free

Ingredients

- 2 thin ribbons Lebanese cucumber
- 4 frozen strawberries
- 2 orange slices, halved
- 3 leaves lemon balm or mint
- 2 oz (60 ml) Pimm’s No. 1, cold (see note)
- ¾ cup (180 ml) ginger ale, cold
- Ice cubes

Preparation

- Line the inside of a tall glass with the cucumber ribbons. Add the strawberries, orange slices and ice cubes alternately with the lemon balm leaves.
- Add the Pimm’s and top up with the ginger ale.

Note from Ricardo

Pimm’s No. 1 is an English liqueur made from gin and herbs.

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