Oftentimes in my Bangalore-Joseph's circles we refer to something that is really good as "No. 1 man!" So for example: "That Knopfler song is No. 1" or "the round Woods played was No. 1"
This is pretty original one would think but it just goes to show it is easy for one to be wrong. In 1823, a noble gent (may he be blessed whereever he is) by the name of James Pimm put together a combination of gin, orange, vermouth and some spices. He called it Pimms No. 1. And ever since, it has been refreshing people's minds, bodies and souls.
Pimms No. 1 is best enjoyed with cold lemonade and ice mixed in a pitcher. I believe it is now being positioned as a "younger" drink by its now owner Diageo, trying to move away from its original promise of being a slightly aristocratic English summer drink. To me it ranks amongst my top 5 choices of beverage any time of the year.
2 comments:
Pimm's aah.. rather splendid I say old chap!!
Another refreshing drink for the summer that I'd recommend is the Pastis - Very French, very Aniseed.
Will get my hands on some Pastis soon then :) but Pimms No. 1 Cup - splendid what...simply topping I say!!
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