Pimms Cup Pitcher Food

PIMM'S CUP

Steps:

• To a large pitcher, add the strawberries, cucumbers, mint and lemon, lime and orange slices. Pour in the prosecco, Pimm's, Simple Syrup and lemon juice and stir to combine. Let stand at least 30 minutes for the fruit to impart its flavor to the drink.
• Stir in some ice to chill down the cocktail, then serve in glasses over ice, adding some fruit and cucumber to each glass.
• Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Keep covered in the refrigerator up to 1 month.

PIMM'S CUP PITCHER

Steps:

• In large pitcher, place strawberries, lemons, limes, and oranges. Add Pimm's, and mash down lightly with a large spoon. May be made 3 to 4 hours ahead up to this point.
• Fill each glass halfway with ice. Add about 1/3 cup Pimm's mixture. Fill glass with soda; stir. Place cucumber spear in each glass; serve.

PIMM'S CUP COCKTAILS

Steps:

• Stir sugar and 1/2 cup water in saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Combine Pimm's and next 6 ingredients in large pitcher. Mix in 1/2 cup sugar syrup, mashing slightly to release flavors. Cover; chill at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
• Stir 1 1/2 cups club soda into pitcher. Fill 8 old-fashioned glasses with ice, then cocktail. Garnish with cucumber spears.
• *A blend of gin, liqueurs, and fruit extracts; available at some specialty foods stores and liquor stores.

PIMM'S

Steps:

• Fill a jug with ice and pour over the Pimm's and lemonade. Give it a good stir then add the mint, cucumber and fruit.