LIBATIONS (George)

MR. PIMM
Ingredients
• 2 cups Pimm's No. 1*
• 1 cup Gin (do not use $$$ gin)
• 2 lemons, thinly sliced
• 1 orange, halved, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 1/2 cups chilled club soda
• 4 1/2 cups chilled Ginger Ale
• Ice cubes
• Cucumber spears (for garnish)
* A blend of gin, liqueurs, and fruit extracts; available at Bev Mo. Pimm's No. 1 Cup is a traditional English drink.
Preparation

* Combine all ingredients, except Ginger Ale, in large pitcher and place pitcher and Ginger Ale in fridge for at least 2 hours. Serve in a tall glass with ice cubes. Add to fill ½ with mixture and top-off with ginger ale and stir well. Garnish with a cuc spear.
Serves: 8-12
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