Pimm history
Pimm origin in an oyster bar in the poultry-street in the city of London, by James Pimm property was built in 1840 it created flavored liqueurs and fruit extracts "House Cup" Pimm.
Quick developed a restaurant chain in a variety of locations including The Old Bailey and elsewhere "look" for entrepreneurs in the city for the day. James Pimm is said his famous "No. 1 Cup," the scene were mixed and later sold in pints in tin cups.
In 1859 Pimm was for sale outside the restaurants and in 1865 the company was sold to Frederick Sawyer and the first bottle of Pimm sold for three shillings.
The company was sold again in 1875, this time to Sir Horatio Davies, which will be expanded in later years of the sale of the beverage. It was not only in the UK but also throughout the British Empire and the Federation found the drinking with all things British began.
The No. 1 Cup is now as popular as ever. Open bar on the first Wimbledon tennis tournament Pimm, 1971, and each year more than 80,000 liters of Pimm with lemonade to sell the audience.
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What other Pimm Cups?
No Pimm 1 Original was made with gin, quinine and a secret blend of herbs as an aid to digestion. After the Second World War, the area with other bases expanded spirit - Scotch # 2 cup, 3 of brandy, rum No. 4, No. 5 and No. 6, rye vodka. Only vodka and cognac glass (now winter) remain in production with the original No.
1 cup always the most popular.
Finally Pimm makes a great ingredient in desserts. Jelly Pimm discovered this recipe.