Make Mine a Double

posted by Hilary on Apr 16

Ten facts you never knew about Pimms
1) Originally there were 6 types of Pimms but only No. 1 is sold today
• Pimm’s No. 1 Cup is gin..
• Pimm’s No. 2 Cup whisky..
• Pimm’s No. 3 Cup brandy. with spices and orange peel marketed as
• Pimm’s Winter Cup is now seasonally available.
• Pimm’s No. 4 Cup rum.
• Pimm’s No. 5 Cup rye. Currently phased out.
• Pimm’s No. 6 Cup vodka. It is still produced, but in small quantities.
2) James Pimm, the creator was a farmer’s son from Kent who became the owner of an oyster bar in the City of London,.
3) Pimm offered the tonic, to aid to digestion,
4) The distillery began selling it in 1859 using hawkers on bicycles.
5) In 1880 the business bought by the Mayor of London
6) A chain of Pimm’s Oyster Houses was franchised in 1887.
7) Pimms struggled in the 1970s and 1980s and The Oyster House chain was sold.
The corks bottles were changed to twist-off caps in 1946
9) Diageon is the largest multinational beer, wine and spirits company bought Pimms in the 2006
10) Most important best served ice cold on a summer days with loads of mint, strawberries cucumber and a splash of lemonade