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What is Pimm’s? Pimm’s is a gin-based fruity spirit. A quintessentially British liqueur, it’s made by infusing gin with a secret concoction of botanicals, caramelised orange and warm spices.
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What is a PIMM’s liqueur?
Created in 1823 by James Pimm, the original, Pimm’s No. 1, is a gin based liqueur made from a secret blend of fruit, herbs, spices and spirits. James Pimm first gave out these little fruit cups as an aid to digestion to his oyster bar customers in London. It proved so popular that over the years the following Pimm’s were also produced:
What makes Pimm’s unique?
“The best attribute of Pimm’s is its unique flavor,” he says. “Pimm’s takes very well to infusing with a wide variety of ingredients to play off its baking spices and fruits,” says Pablo Madrigal, the head bartender at The Loyalist in Chicago.
What is Pimm’s No 1?
Pimm’s No. 1 was created and sold in the mid-19th Century in a London oyster bar owned by a man named James Pimm. Originally offered as a digestif made of gin, herbs, and liqueurs and sold as a “cup” or “sling,” Pimm’s No. 1 is now a British staple found everywhere in the country.
Is Pimm’s a gin?
Pimm’s is an English brand of gin-based fruit cup but may also be considered a liqueur or the basis of a sling or punch. It was first produced in 1823 by James Pimm and has been owned by Diageo since 1997. Its most popular product is Pimm’s No. 1 Cup, commonly used for the Pimm’s cup cocktail.