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A special Pimm’s recipe has been created to ring in the historic Platinum Jubilee this weekend. Pimm’s ambassador, Christie Knight has created a delicious cocktail, especially for the occasion with strawberries and basil.

Jubilee Pimm’s Spritz recipe

Ingredients:

  • 50ml Pimm’s
  • 2 teaspoons of strawberry jam
  • 4-5 basil leaves
  • Juice of half a lemon (about 15ml)
  • Soda water
  • 1 strawberry for garnish

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Method:

  1. Add all the ingredients (other than soda water) to a shaker. Use a spoon to stir and combine the contents, then fill with ice and give it a strong shake
  2. Strain into a wine glass full of ice and top with soda
  3. Garnish with a strawberry and basil leaf

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Pimm’s has launched a limited-edition PIMM’S No.1 bottle to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

The newly designed limited-edition bottle features an appropriate bunting and Union Jack-themed label.

While Pimm’s fans can enjoy a new cocktail, the spirit is still good for the classic Pimm’s drink.

How does one make the perfect Pimm’s?

Classic Pimm’s recipe

Ingredients

  • 200ml Pimm’s
  • 600ml Lemonade
  • Sliced orange
  • Sliced lemon
  • Sliced strawberries
  • Sliced cucumber
  • Fresh mint

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Method

  1. Fill a jug halfway with ice
  2. Add fruit, cucumber, and mint
  3. Pour over the Pimm’s
  4. Before serving top the jug up with lemonade and serve

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