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Pimm's original with blood oranges

17/8/2015

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Pimm's original with blood oranges
The jet lag from our adventure lingers, but there is light at the end of the tunnel and whenever I feel like tucking into bed for a nanna nap, I remind myself of the 'KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON' message on a fridge magnet that we picked up in London. Sage advice to push through and get back to the land of the living asap, methinks. 

But onto the original topic of this snippet...

Once upon a time in the 1960s, my father had a pile of Pimm's No. 1 Cup drink coasters in the cocktail cabinet. They were brightly coloured, soft plastic with frilly edges and throughout my childhood I used to play with them, never knowing what 'Pimm's' actually was. 

Not being much of a drinker, it has only taken me 55 years or so to try a Pimm's Classic. It happened in London recently. After hours of sightseeing, we happened across a quaint little pub not too far from The Tower. It was one of England's hottest days and it seemed as if we'd been walking for ages, climbing staircases, and waiting in endless queues. As such, I had a ravenous thirst. That's when I spotted a poster featuring a very refreshing-looking drink. So I ordered one. Then I had another. It was good. Darned good! Needless to say, these would be the first of many 'Pimm's Classics' that I enjoyed across the United Kingdom.

Research indicates that Pimm's is 'a gin-based drink containing a secret mixture of herbs, spices, caramelised oranges and various liqueurs' and was once served as a digestive aid. Interesting. Perhaps that's why I like it so.

Given my experiences with the product, I thought it was time to invest in a bottle. On the way home, we made a beeline for the duty free store at Dubai International Airport (as you do). 

I've been waiting for the jet lag to ease before drinking any alcohol, but with a box of blood oranges arriving on my doorstep this morning (thanks to my grower friend, Len Mancini, grower from Redbelly Citrus), I was inspired to create a Pimm's Original a la Lizzy to showcase this wonderful fruit and my new fancy, Pimm's. 

Cin cin ♥♥.

PIMM'S ORIGINAL WITH BLOOD ORANGES
100 mls Pimm's 
300 mls lemonade or ginger beer
1-2 blood oranges, halved, then sliced
strawberries, sliced
Lebanese cucumber, sliced
mint sprigs, to garnish
ice cubes or rocks, to chill

Pile the ice (or rocks) into two glasses. Fill each glass with slices of blood orange, strawberry and cucumber. Top each with 50 mls of Pimm's, and 150 mls of lemonade or ginger beer. Stir, garnish with mint, then serve. 

Note: You can use blueberries, apples and various other fruits. Make a jug of this refreshing drink if preferred. 
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A handful of postcards from London...

A postcard from the Tower Bridge in London
Beefeater guard at the Tower of London

Eeks! Crowds and stairs galore... 

Eeks! Daunted by the queues at the Tower of London
Stay tuned to Good Things for more postcards and morsels from our travels. xxx

Cheers...

Pimm's original with blood oranges

Tell me dear readers, do you 'keep calm and carry on' when you really don't feel like it? Do you enjoy Pimm's? And have you ever spent time in London?
41 Comments
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella link
16/8/2015 11:17:35 pm

I absolutely adore Pimms! It always reminds me of good times with friends and I think that's part of its appeal :D I definitely keep calm and carry on-a bit too much!

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Lizzy
22/8/2015 01:07:47 pm

That's a nice memory, Lorraine. : D

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Moya link
17/8/2015 02:14:46 am

Love a good Pimms. Blood oranges are not always available here so I have to make do with what is available. I do my best to keep calm and carry on :)

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Lizzy
22/8/2015 01:08:15 pm

Another Pimm's fancier... good to hear! : )

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Zsuzsa link
17/8/2015 11:21:33 am

No, no and no. :-)

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Lizzy
22/8/2015 01:08:43 pm

: D Zsuzsa xx

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Amanda (@lambsearsandhoney.com) link
17/8/2015 12:52:46 pm

I had my first ever Pimms in London too. It is such a great summer drink - very refreshing and not too sweet. Right now, though, we are still looking for beverages to warm us up here in the Adelaide Hills.

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Lizzy
22/8/2015 01:09:27 pm

That's what I liked about it, Amanda... perfectly refreshing... and I hear you about the cold... it's chilly here today too!

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Eha
17/8/2015 01:51:40 pm

Oh so loved Pimm's in my late teens and twenties . . . with 26 C promised for Thursday [you are welcome to hurry up spring!] it just may be the right time to invest in another bottle :) ! Have never added blood oranges [shall try!] but longitudinal cucumber slices have always been a favourite

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Lizzy
22/8/2015 01:10:12 pm

Yum Eha, yes the cucumber slices took my fancy too! : )

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John / Kitchen Riffs link
17/8/2015 02:40:42 pm

Love Pimm's! We always have a bottle in the liquor cabinet, and during the summer always have one in reserve -- we make Pimm's Cup a lot! Usually use lemonade -- haven't tried ginger beer. Gotta give that a whirl! Good post -- thanks.

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Lizzy
22/8/2015 01:10:42 pm

Thanks John... I wondered if you were a Pimm's fan!

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Francesca link
17/8/2015 04:26:55 pm

Looks like your trip was fabulous. Lovely postcards. Now pass me that Pimms please.

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Lizzy
22/8/2015 01:11:13 pm

It was indeed... thank you Francesca. Come over! xxx

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Krista link
17/8/2015 10:35:04 pm

This is so beautiful, Liz! I've never had a Pimm's before, but you've inspired me. :-) I don't always stay calm, but I always try to carry on. :-)

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Lizzy
22/8/2015 01:11:44 pm

Krista, thank you... I am feeling ever so calm since our adventures!

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Tania|My Kitchen Stories link
17/8/2015 11:27:27 pm

How very refreshing. can't wait for summer. i enjoyed your photos Liz.Looks like you had an amazing time

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Lizzy
22/8/2015 01:12:16 pm

Thanks Tania... we did have a wonderful time indeed! I can't wait for summer here too!

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Beck link
18/8/2015 07:03:57 pm

My responses are yes, yes and yes, but trying to do less of the first one :)
And the second should really be hell, yes! Loove Pimms in summer :)

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Lizzy
22/8/2015 01:12:45 pm

Ah, well done, Beck! Bring summer!

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Eva Taylor link
19/8/2015 05:59:53 am

I was introduced to Pimms about 15 years ago by our Latvian neighbour, it was lovely but for some reason I haven't had one since. Your version with the blood oranges looks amazing, such a gorgeous colour.
Travelling through the continent in their summer is way to hot for me...we usually travel during September or October but have been as late as November too. So much more civilized without the crowds too.

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Lizzy
22/8/2015 01:13:44 pm

True, Eva, that sounds better... although we did miss a bitterly cold and miserable winter here... but you are right, it was bloody hot and the crowds at some venues were just shocking!

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Mary Frances link
20/8/2015 03:04:16 am

This looks so refreshing and delicious!

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Lizzy
22/8/2015 01:14:35 pm

Thank you Mary Frances. x

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Tandy | Lavender and Lime link
20/8/2015 09:08:47 pm

I love Pimms, especially with ginger ale. Will try your version when summer hits. I love London and spending time there exploring all the out of way places :)

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Lizzy
22/8/2015 01:15:07 pm

London is an amazing place, Tandy... and so much history there!

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Fran link
21/8/2015 09:02:34 pm

I'm drinking this right now. It has more Pimm's than anything else, but I need it. And it felt like Spring today, so I'm feelin like lightening up my drinking habits.

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Lizzy
22/8/2015 01:15:28 pm

Cin cin! x

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David link
22/8/2015 06:00:47 am

There is a message coming in clear from the universe: get some Pimms and make one! Yours is the third reference this week! I love the idea of one with the blood oranges, though. Saw a blackberry one, too.

Liz - loved your London photos, too.

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Lizzy
22/8/2015 01:15:53 pm

David, thanks so much... do... and enjoy! x

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Kalyan link
22/8/2015 05:35:15 pm

Just mouthwatering...looks lovely and delicious!

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Lizzy
29/8/2015 08:16:35 pm

Thanks so much, Kalyan! Cheers.

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Laura (Tutti Dolci) link
23/8/2015 06:25:12 pm

I love blood oranges, what a gorgeous drink!

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Lizzy
29/8/2015 08:16:47 pm

Thank you, Laura x

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Gourmet Getaways link
18/9/2015 12:35:06 am

YUM! Your photos look so good!
Thanks so much for sharing.
Julie
Gourmet Getaways

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Lizzy
20/9/2015 04:09:35 am

Thanks ever so much, Julie! x

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Mary Frances link
23/9/2015 06:34:19 pm

Those postcards make me want to take a trip to London right now. The drink looks so refreshing. Just what I want to have after a long day at work.

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Lizzy
25/9/2015 11:03:38 pm

Oh Mary Frances, thank you! Cin cin xx

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Christina @ Christina's Cucina link
25/9/2015 11:00:01 pm

Oh dear, I've been back a week and am still waking up at 5 am! I can't imagine what it's like to travel from/to Australia!

I LOVE Pimm's and have my cousin's recipe on my site, but I will have to try yours now, since I happen to have a couple of bottles of Pimm's AND it's still hovering near 40 C here!

Beautiful shots again, Liz!

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Lizzy
25/9/2015 11:03:07 pm

Wow, Christina, yes it does take time, doesn't it! I will have to try your cousin's Pimm's recipe now xx Cin cin.

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The-FoodTrotter link
19/10/2015 10:07:57 am

This cocktail is so overly british! I miss London now :)

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