Pimm's No.6 Vodka Cup Liqueur (700ml)

While the original Pimm's No.1 Cup was first produced in 1823, there have been seven Pimm's products in all, most of which have been phased out since Pimm's was sold in 1969. At this time some heavy “rationalisation” took place and all but the most popular No.1 Cup were discontinued. The Vodka Cup, known as No.6, has survived, partly because it was a favourite of the wife of the chairman of the new company. She persuaded her husband to restart production, which continued albeit in very limited quantities. As such, No.6 was off the market for a few months at the most.

Originally, Pimm’s No.6 was known simply as a “Vodka Sling”, just as No.1 was known as a “Gin Sling”. However, today, it is described (on the label) as a “Vodka Cup” and any allusion to its numerical designation has been relegated to the back of the label.

Like the other cups, the Original Pimm’s No.6 bottle suggested a garnish of lemon and borage or cucumber, whereas today it recommends lemon, orange, apple, cucumber and mint.

No tasting notes available. - Notes adapted from http://summerfruitcup.wordpress.com/2011/05/30/pimmsno6/size>