We were in the mood for a Pimm’s cocktail of some sort, and the Pimm’s and Bourbon recipe was a bit of an accident, a lucky one at that. I firmly believe in tasting and smelling all of the ingredients in a recipe by themselves so that you know exactly what flavors you’re adding to a recipe. If you don’t like the flavor, then you need a really good reason to be adding it to whatever it is you’re eating or drinking.

I had purchased the Pimm’s to make the same old Pimm’s Cup recipe that has been around since the 1800s. Took a little sip on its own and was pleasantly surprised at its spicy, herbal, flowery, citrus flavor and I knew it was going to be a good cocktail mixer. The flavors really would work well with Gin, but I wasn’t in a Gin sort of mood, but I knew I wanted a Pimm’s cocktail. So Bourbon it was, and now, this is one of my favorite Bourbon cocktails. A little Bourbon, Pimm’s, lemon and simple syrup over ice is all you need, for a bright, easy to drink cocktail, a nod to my British and American heritage, I give you my favorite Pimm’s cocktail, the Pimm’s and Bourbon.

Here’s my Pimm’s and Bourbon recipe:

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Pimm’s and Bourbon

We were in the mood for a Pimm’s cocktail of some sort, and the Pimm’s and Bourbon recipe was a bit of an accident, a lucky one at that. I firmly believe in tasting and smelling all of the ingredients in a recipe by themselves so that you know exactly what flavors you’re adding to a recipe. If you don’t like the flavor, then you need a really good reason to be adding it to whatever it is you’re eating or drinking.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time0 mins

Total Time5 mins

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Course: Cocktail

Cuisine: American, English

Keyword: Bourbon, Pimms

Servings: 2

Calories: 260kcal

Equipment

• Cocktail Shaker

Ingredients

• 4 Ounces Bourbon
• 4 Ounces Pimms No 1
• 2 Ounces Simple Syrup
• 1/2 Lemon Juice

Garnish

• Lemon Slice

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker over ice
• Shake approximately 40-50 times, you’ll feel the shaker get cold when it’s ready
• Pour over ice, garnish with lemon

Nutrition Facts

Pimm’s and Bourbon

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 18mg1%

Potassium 55mg2%

Carbohydrates 25g8%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 21g23%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin C 14mg17%

Calcium 7mg1%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Oh, and when they ask if you’d like a Pimm’s Cup, tell them yes, but skip all the fruit and just give me Pimm’s with a shot of Bourbon, you’ll be all the better for it!

And if you like whiskey, like I like whiskey, check out these other cocktail recipes on my blog: