Guess what?! It’s cocktail Friday! I know, it’s been a few weeks since I’ve posted a drink but I’ve been on a real cooking/baking kick and have just not been feeling a cocktail. Well, I definitely was this last cheat day.
Y’all, it’s been hot here, like, suffocating, oppressive, want to take a nap in the freezer stay in the AC kind of heat. When I’m running around the gym (literally) at 5:30 A.M. and I’m already sweating my be-hind off, you know it’s dang hot. Not gonna lie, I have seriously considered jumping on a plane to L.A. for a weekend just to have some reprieve from this Southern summer.
Anyways, after having the AC break in my office for several days last week (I was about ready to turn into the Hulk–Holly SMASH!!), all I could think about (other than cool air) was a light refreshing drink to enjoy while sitting around doing nothing. I had heard about this drink from my neighbors for forever and how light and fresh it was, sooo I figured it was about time to make one.
Apparently this is a very British drink (which in my mind makes it even better) and honestly I was skeptical at how light this drink would be when I saw the Pimm’s Liqueur. The liqueur is a very dark color, which to me screams very strong and bitter (kind of like how I felt melting in my office).
Y’all I took my first sip of this cocktail and did the whole ‘aaaaahhh,’ you know, like they do in all of the drink commercials? This drink is just lovely… sweet, but not too sweet and light and bubbly from the Sprite, did I also mention nice and cold? 🙂 This drink is typically garnished with cucumbers and lemons, and I just loved the cucumber slices in it, definitely added to the lightness of the drink. Happy Friday! and have wonderful long (hopefully cool) holiday weekend!
Ice in the glasses…
Pimm’s Liqeur into each glass…
Then the rest filled with Sprite…
- Pimm's Liqueur.
- 1 (12 Ounce) Can of Sprite or Ginger Ale.
- Cucumber & Lemon For Garnish.
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Add 1.5 Ounces of the Pimm's Liqueur.
- Fill the rest of the glass with Sprite or Ginger Ale.
- Garnish with a cucumber or a lemon.
- Note that this recipe is only for 1 drink, it is easily doubled, tripled etc for more people.