Pimm's Cup

When we went out for Megan's birthday a few weeks ago, we ordered two punch bowls of Pimm's Cup at Rickhouse.

I'd never had this British cocktail before, but it was so refreshing with a kick of spice. My sister are and I are aiming to recreate it for my niece's 3rd birthday party this weekend! Here's the recipe we're using:

• 1/2 pint (6 ounces) strawberries, hulled and cut into quarters
• 1 lemon, sliced into 1/8-inch rounds
• 1 lime, sliced into 1/8-inch rounds
• 1 orange (blood orange if possible), sliced into 1-inch wedges
• 3 cups Pimm's No.1 Cup
• 48 ounces lemon-lime soda, or ginger ale
• 2 cucumbers, cut into 1/4-inch length
• In large pitcher, place strawberries, lemons, limes, and oranges. Add Pimm’s, and mash down lightly with a large spoon. May be made 3 to 4 hours ahead up to this point.
• Fill each glass halfway with ice. Add about 1/3 cup Pimm’s mixture. Fill glass with soda; stir. Place cucumber spear in each glass; serve.

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