Pimms anyone?

[Ellie-Claire]

Just wondered if anyone has found a Pimms type essence?

I have a friend who only drinks Pimms (yes she is the pony club type, need I say more) and at my parties I make all the drinks except this one. And as she can drink a whole bottle in an evening I need to make savings.

Still spirits (UK) certainly don\'t do one and as far as I can tell Prestige don\'t but as a lot of theirs are totaly impossible to work out I\'m not all that sure.

Any ideas?

[foRUM warrior]

what is pimm\'s anyway?

i have never tried it, whats it like?

[Ellie-Claire]

Too be honest it tastes crap to me but Fiona swears by it (and swears alot after a bottle too). To me it tastes all spicy and like a soft vermouth but don\'t take my word for it. And you are supposed to add lemonade to it...whats that all about?

[foRUM warrior]

hmmmm vermouth ..... but with gin .... now thats a drink
(sorry if i have derailed this abit)

[Ellie-Claire]

Vermouth and Gin?!?

Fetch the sick bag.

[foRUM warrior]

i was going for the old 007 james bond drink, but i got it wrong. however in the right portions its really quite nice 3 parts vermouth to 1 gin iirc .... maybe less gin

[Ellie-Claire]

Hmmm, like 3 parts vermouth, no parts gin?

[foRUM warrior]

lol

[Andy]

Pimm\'s: Its most popular product is Pimm\'s ?1, a gin-based beverage that can be served both on ice or in cocktails. The recipe of Pimm\'s ?1 is secret; it has a dark tea color with a reddish tint, and tastes subtly of spice and citrus fruit. A close approximation to Pimm\'s ?1 can be prepared by mixing one measure of gin with one measure of red vermouth and half a measure of triple, although this will lack the spices that give Pimm\'s its distinctive flavour. Pimm\'s No. 1 is a gin-based liquor made in England from dry gin, liqueur, fruit juices and spices . It was created in 1859 by the English oyster bar owner James Pimm. The recipe is still a secret, and only six persons know exactly how it is made. Pimm\'s No. 1 have a dark, golden-brown color, a medium body and a taste of citrus fruits and spice. It is either served on the rocks or used in cocktails

[Jimmy]

Never seen an essence or flavouring for it, the above from Andy is the best bet for anyone brave. On a side note, I once went to a wedding where they served Pimms at 10am before the service, complete with half a salad bowl in the glass as is the tradition. Needless to say I refused, vegetables have no place in my drink thankyou very much. Sadly, the alternative was several pints of Stella and a somewhat blurry matrimonial event. This all of course was before I discovered this hobby!

[Ellie-Claire]

Jimmy, all matrimonial events are best well blurred. I\'m about to go down that blurry road myself.

[Jimmy]

No wonder you\'ve been hitting the bottle then!

[Opus 27]

Ellie Claire,

You migfht get that spice taste with a spot of Angostura Bitters. A bit of a cough syrup flavour.
Opus

[Ancient1]

http://www.anyoneforpimms.com/home.php
There were, over time, up to six Pimms Cups as they were called, each with a different spirit base ranging though Gin, Brandy, Scotch, Vodka etc. Each of these “Cupsâ€

[Ellie-Claire]

Thanks everyone for the info. Think the best option is to stock up with the real stuff whenever I see it on special offer. I could stop inviting my friend Fiona to our parties but she is good entertainment after a bottle! I just have to accept there are some things you can\'t copy.
As for hitting the bottle Jimmy, I have vowed to be drunk when I get hitched...just so I\'ve got an excuse.