128793 Thu Apr 21 20:59:51 -0700 2005 9 9 New Orleans 0 698181 and where to get the best version of it? Thu Apr 21 20:59:51 -0700 2005 0 kevin 1 698183 A Pimm's cup is a most refreshing libation. According to the bartender at Napoleon House, lemonade, Pimm's (a liquer), and a little lemon-lime soda are the ingredients. A slice of cucumber garnishes the glass. This is The Drink at The Napoleon House . I make them quite often using this recipe and they are wonderful. Link: http://www.napoleonhouse.com/ Thu Apr 21 22:47:39 -0700 2005 698181 0 jazzmanchef 2 698185 It has gin in it, too, right? I read that several places . . .which was why I was reluctant to try one. Hate gin AND cucumbers. but the one I had at Commander's Palace was great. Would gladly order several more! (And CP was recommended below as a place to get a good one, to answer the original poster's question.) Thu Apr 21 22:55:11 -0700 2005 698183 0 groovyman 3 698189 This is a British drink. I'm not sure how it came to be associated with New Orleans. Here's a good link. http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/drink_feat_pimms.asp Below is a link to the Napoleon House's take on it all. Link: http://www.napoleonhouse.com/pimmscup.html Fri Apr 22 12:13:24 -0700 2005 698185 0 Abner 3 698191 Pimm's no. 1 is a Gin based liqueur. Fri Apr 22 14:20:17 -0700 2005 698185 0 FunkyLamb 1 698184 A Pimm's cup is a refreshing cocktail served in a tall glass. It is made with Pimm's No. 1 (and English Liqueur), a little sour mix and a splash of 7 up. The most known place for a Pimm's Cup is at the Napoleon House in the French Quarter. However, stop and have one at The Columns (on St. Charles Ave.) first, then go to the source. That way you'll enjoy your first one regardless :) -Kevin Link: http://www.nolafoodie.com Thu Apr 21 22:51:21 -0700 2005 698181 0 UptownKevin 2 698252 Nice little plug for your new job !!!! Wed Apr 27 03:40:32 -0700 2005 698184 0 jazzmanchef 1 698187 I put a link relating to everything Pimm's for you on a posting on General Topics. Link: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/300159#1666629 Thu Apr 21 23:22:37 -0700 2005 698181 0 Chino Wayne 1 698198 I just had my first pimm's cup of the year at napoleon house, it was delicious as always. Fri Apr 22 17:15:10 -0700 2005 698181 0 Chris 1 698294 Being English I love 'em. It's a gin based drink and is very good with Indian food, it is very cooling. There are lots of different numbers but I think only the no. 1 is being made at the moment Thu Apr 28 11:06:19 -0700 2005 698181 0 bwdirector