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My borage is finally getting put to use!

Summertime blues are easily erased with a glass filled with love, happiness and citrusy goodness.  Ok, that may be a little over the top, but after a day of rolling in the dirt, aka gardening, nothing hits the spot more than an icy cold cocktail that tastes crisp, cool and clean.  An example of a cocktail that has those 3 ingredients is the Pimm’s Cup.  There’s many variations of this herbaceous summery cocktail but I like the simple version most:

Pimm’s Cup

• 1 1/2 ounces Pimm’s No.1 Cup
• 2-3 ounces of lemonade, lemon-lime soda OR ginger ale
• Lemon slices
• Cucumber slices
• Optional garnish ideas: orange slices, borage flowers, mint leaves, apple slices, berries)

Directions:

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice add a measure of Pimm’s and lemonade.  If using soda, add the soda after the Pimm’s has been shaken, otherwise you’ll have a big mess.  Shake until cold and then strain into a glass filled with ice (if using soda, add now and then stir)  Add lemon and cucumber slices and garnish accordingly.

Notes:

• Borage is the traditional garnish of the Pimm’s Cup and is used for it’s cucumber flavor.
• Pimm’s Cup is the official drink of Wimbledon.
• Pimm’s No. 1 is made from fruit, spices and is gin-based.
• Pimm’s is low in alcohol.