Channel the warm weather with this bright, colorful gin-infused cocktail.

Last month's Supper Club theme was New Orleans/Mardi Gras. We hosted, so in addition to our main courses, we needed to find a delicious libation to bring to the mix.

Enter Pimm's Cup.

I've been wanting to try a Pimm's Cup cocktail for years now, but never had occasion to do so. I was really intrigued by this recipe over on Serious Eats for infusing your own Pimm's No. 1, but time got away from me, so I picked up a bottle from the liquor store.

The rich color of Pimm's No. 1 comes from infusing gin with herbal botanicals, caramelized orange and delicate spices.

Gin and fruit go so beautifully together, so it's no wonder that this cocktail is delicious. I love a good cucumber gin, so the addition of fresh cucumber to this cocktail is really a thing of beauty.

Plus, who doesn't love a cocktail that comes with lots of delicious, edible, booze-soaked garnishes?

This cocktail was incredibly refreshing and made us all long for a day of fun in the sun. Plus, it just looked soooo pretty.

And I love any cocktail that's easy to make in a big ol' pitcher for easier entertaining. I'll definitely be making this one again!

📖 Recipe

Pimm’s Cup

Channel the warm weather with this bright, colorful gin-infused cocktail.

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Servings: 8 drinks

Course: Drink

Cuisine: American

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Ingredients

2 oranges cut into half-moons
2 lemons cut into half-moons
1 Persian cucumber or one 3-in.-long piece English cucumber, washed and sliced
2 cups Pimm's No. 1
4 cups Sprite or other lemon-lime soda
6 to 8 large sprigs mint crushed gently, plus a few loose leaves

Method

Fill 2 pitchers ¼ full with ice. To each, add a layer of orange slices, a few lemon slices, and a layer of cucumber slices. Repeat the layering.
Pour in the Pimm's and Sprite, dividing between pitchers, and mix with a long-handled spoon. Poke mint sprigs and leaves down into drink. Divide drink among 8 tall glasses, with a few slices of fruit and cucumber in each glass, along with some mint leaves.