Pimm's and Ginger Ale

One of my new year's resolutions is to try new things.  Food, drink, and travel are some of the ways I am going to stick to this one.  So I am starting a few days before January 1st with a new drink.  First up is Pimm's.

Pimm's No.1 is a gin-based drink produced in the UK. It can be served on ice.  It's also taken with lemonade ( a carbonated variety), with fresh fruits, and with ginger ale.  I tried it straight over ice and must admit that I did not like the taste at all.  So I decided to give it one more try using ginger ale.  I had on hand my favorite Ginger ale, Blenheim.  I adore it's spicy formula.  Just look for the red bottle tops if you like an extreme ginger flavor. 

 Classic Pimm’s Cup Recipe

6 ounces Pimm’s #1
12 ounces ginger ale

You can add slices of cucumber, strawberries, lemons, oranges, apples, and/or mint.  
I chose to leave out these out and concentrate on the liquids this time.




And the verdict?  I liked the taste of Pimm's mixed with the spicy Blenheim Ginger Ale.  The sweetness of the Pimm's softened the bite of the ginger ale while the ginger ale covered the Pimm's after taste.  It didn't make my top ten list so I doubt I will be drinking it again but I did love the frothy foam on top.