Liqueur · COCKTAIL GUIDE

Pimm's Cup

On the palate, fruity, herbal and refreshing. What follows is a lean, light body with a light in strength centre. Choose it when a liqueur base and a lean, light body sound appealing. This makes it useful for comparing how liqueur behaves in a mixed drink rather than tasting it neat. Picnic food and Salads are the first pairing directions in the index, while Applecar offers a useful comparison.

FruityHerbalRefreshing

APPROX. ABV: 8%
STRENGTH: 1/5
DRINKABILITY: 5/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness4

Bitterness2

Sourness1

Strength1

Body1

Drinkability5

Fruity4

Herbal4

Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Liqueur

20–30 ml classic modifier

Fresh citrus, bitters or soda as specified

Method: Build over ice and top as specified.
Glass: Highball or wine glass
Garnish: Classic garnish

Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Picnic food

02Salads

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

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UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

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