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Izumi Pimm shochu pimm's cup

Izumi Pimm: A Shochu Pimm’s Cup

Recipe: Aaron Plein , Pabu , San Francisco

Photo: Daniel Schwartz

August 02, 2023

Izumi Pimm shochu pimm's cup

Sweet potato shochu adds complexity to the low-proof classic.

At San Francisco’s Pabu, imo shochu gives the classic Pimm’s Cup a new twist.

Ingredients

2 oz. imo shochu
1/2 oz. Pimm’s
1/4 oz. ginger liqueur
1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
slice of cucumber
2 mint leaves (plus more for garnish)

Tools:muddler, shaker, strainer
Glass:rocks
Garnish:Fresh mint leaves

Preparation

Muddle 1 slice of cucumber and 2 mint leaves in a shaker. Add the remaining ingredients and shake with ice, then strain into a glass over one large ice cube. Garnish.

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