In 1840, James Pimm poured his secret drink for guests at his oyster bar in London - today the recipe remains unchanged, known by just six people, and the drink has become a symbol of the British summer.
Expert's Description
Pimm's No. 1 is an English gin-based liqueur at 25% ABV, created by James Pimm at his oyster bar in London in 1840 and sold ever since under the name The Original No. 1 Cup.
The liqueur is based on gin with fruit, berries and spices added, and the recipe itself has remained the same since 1840 - only six people know the exact contents. Pimm's No. 1 is one of the most popular liqueurs in England, not least thanks to soldiers who carried it around the world, and today it is inseparably linked to summer and Wimbledon.
Taste
The taste is fruity with clear notes of berries and spice, carried by the underlying gin character, giving a lightly bittersweet, refreshing profile.
Specifications
Name: Pimm's No. 1 (The Original No. 1 Cup)
Producer: Pimm's
Region/Country: London, England
Type: English Gin-Based Liqueur
Main ingredients: Gin, fruit, spices
ABV: 25%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5010262070043
Serving suggestion: As a Pimm's Cup: mix with lemonade, mint leaves, strawberries, lemon, orange and cucumber slices over plenty of ice
Flavour Profile
Fruity · Spiced · Bittersweet · Refreshing
Did you know?
Only six people know the exact recipe for Pimm's No. 1, unchanged since 1840 - and the drink is now a fixture of the British summer, not least at Wimbledon.
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