DIY Pimm’s - The Educated Barfly

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DIY Pimm’s

Keyword Carpano Aperitivo, cointreau, Combier, cucumber, Cucumber Ribbon, DIY Pimms, Gin, ginger beer, lemon wedge, mint leaves, mint sprig, orange curacao, Orange Wheel, Sprig Lemon Verbana, Strawberries, strawberry, sugar, Summer Syrup, sweet vermouth, water

Servings cocktail

Author The Educated Barfly

Ingredients

1 cup Gin
3/4 cup Sweet Vermouth
3/4 cup Summer Syrup see recipe
1/4 cup Combier or Cointreau or Orange Curacao
2 tsp Carpano Aperitivo or Aperol
6-8 Mint Leaves
1 Lemon Wedge
1/2 Orange Wheel

2 oz DIY Pimm's
1-2 oz Ginger Beer

Garnish

Summer Syrup

Instructions

In a bottle, add the Gin, Sweet Vermouth and Combier, Summer Syrup and Carpano
Place in another bottle.
In a chilled glass, muddle the mint leaves, lemon wedge, and orange wheel.
Add the DIY Pimm's and Ginger Beer.
Then add ice and top again with Ginger Beer
Add Garnish.
Enjoy!

Summer Syrup

In a pan disolve the sugar and water.
Add Sprig Lemon Verbena, Mint Prigs, and strawberries.
Bring it into simmer for a couple of minute but careful not to boil.
Let it infuse and cool for an hour.
In another glass, strain the solids.