Winter Pimm’s Cup From Pacific Cocktail Haven
Photo: John Valls
A warm-weather classic gets a wintry makeover.
Traditionally associated spring and summer, the Pimm’s Cup gets a wintry makeover at San Francisco’s Pacific Cocktail Haven. “By incorporating apple, baking spices, and warming flavors, we make the Pimm’s Cup perfect for fall and winter,” says owner Kevin Diedrich.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Pimm’s No. 1
- 1 oz. apple juice
- 3/4 oz. Don’s Mix (2:1 grapefruit juice and cinnamon syrup)
- 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz. ginger syrup
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- Chilled soda water
- Tools:shaker, strainer, fine strainer
- Glass:snifter
- Garnish:apple slices, cucumber ribbon, pomegranate seeds, fresh mint
Preparation
Add all ingredients except soda to an ice-filled shaker and shake to chill. Double strain into a glass filled with fresh ice, and top with chilled soda. Garnish festively with apple slices, pomegranate seeds, fresh mint, and a cucumber ribbon.