2019-07-01_Louisiana_Cookin

Garnish: cucumber slices, fresh

rosemary, fresh mint

1. Place cucumber slices, rosemary,
   and mint in the bottom of a pitcher,
   and muddle until bruised. Fill pitcher
   halfway with ice. Add Lemongrass
   Pimm’s and lemon juice, stirring to
   combine. Divide mixture among
   4 serving glasses. Top with Champagne.
   Garnish with cucumber, rosemary,
   and mint, if desired.

P MM’SPIMM’S CUP SPARKLERCUPSPARKLER
MAKES 4 SERVINGS

Lemongrass-infused Pimm’s adds
citrusy notes that play well with the
cucumber and fresh herbs in this drink.

8 slices English cucumber
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 sprigs fresh mint
8 ounces Lemongrass Pimm’s
(recipe follows)
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
16 ounces Champagne or sparkling
wine, chilled

LLEMONGRASSEMONGRASS PPIMMIMM’’SS

MAKES 1 CUP

1 cup Pimm’s No. 1 liqueur

1 stalk lemongrass, cleaned and

cut into 2-inch pieces

1 (4-inch) strip lemon peel,

pith removed

1. In a resealable jar, combine all
   ingredients. Seal jar, and let stand
   for 24 hours.