Where to find Pimm's?

[MN Dis Fans]

Hello!
This past July my family and I visited London and I made a brilliant discovery - Pimm's. Is this something that is available in Orlando? My husband is able to bring some from the Duty Free when he travels for business but I am busy introducing this treat to friends and family here in the States and don't wish to run out.
Thanks for your help!

 

[cleo]

Isn't Pimms nice? I just had a Mega Pimms last time I was in the UK and it was Mega nice!

You should be able to find it at the shop in front of Goodings, where they sell alcohol. I think ABC also carrys Pimms. Try it with mint for a refreshing change.

 

[Celestine]

What about the British/English shop in old town kissimmee? (I'm guessing by the way). Next time you're over here, why not try the other pimms too?, e.g there is both a vodka & whisky based one as well as the traditional gin based one.

 

[Clare D]

I love Pimms, served with ginger ale, ice and mint (errrm Pimms). Personnaly I have never seen it in the states.

 

[carolfoy]

HMMM! Pimms, love it , try it mixed with champagne for the ultimate summer drink!

 

[MN Dis Fans]

Thanks for the input everyone! I'll be on the lookout in October! Pimm's really is wonderful with so many things but as a friend over there has rightly said the best place to enjoy it is in an English summer garden.
I didn't know there was more than one type of Pimm's but I have tried mixing it with Asti Spumante, sparkling hard apple cider, mint and a variety of luscious fruits. Our local in London used strawberries but my fave is raspberries and sliced peaches.

 

[alisonbestford]

According to a dear friend apparently cucumber makes all the difference....

 

[MN Dis Fans]

I never considered cucumber but I'll try (almost) anything one time!
Thank you!

 

[magicmouse2]

Virgin sell it in their flight to orlando from UK. I bought a bottle but found it very strong in flavor! Its best served with lemonade apparently. Good for a cough

 

[alisonbestford]

I found this site with a couple of recipes for mixing Pimms

http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/drink_feat_pimms.asp

There's a link for online purchase but I daresay it'll only be a UK site


Ooh, just went back to Google and found this one too which seems to be US based

http://www.beerliquors.com/buy/liquors/pimms.htm

It says temporarily out of stock so maybe you've already found it

 

[cleo]

Cucumber is the true 'must have' in Pimms. I've done it with all sorts of fruit (with and without cucumer), but my fav is still cucumber, orange, lemon, lime and strawberry. Mixed, of course, with the closest thing we have to UK lemonade.....Squirt!

Try just a bit of fresh mint some time, mixed with your favourite fruits, then add a shot of vodka (or two!) and some Cointreau. Mega Pimms!

 

[SeattleRedBear]

Hey Dis Fan -- Here's a thought. If you're local liquor store doesn't carry Pimms (which I assume it doesn't since you're asking the question), ask them to carry it. Get your friends to ask them to carry it. Our experience in Washington state (another place with liquor stores run by the state) is that the distributors are very helpful with identifying which stores carry which products and that sometimes they will either special order or will respond to customer requests.

Damn, that last time we were in London we were so focused on trying all the beers that we can't get at home that I completely forgot about Pimms!!!!

 

[MN Dis Fans]

Thanks again for all the input! I did try cucumber (homegrown) in the Pimm's . Nice, but I still like the fruit best. Is it just a summer drink or can a person say "It's Pimm's O'Clock" in autumn and winter too? I'm afraid we get more winter than summer here.

 

[Miffy2003]

Any time is a good time for Pimm's though I agree the ultimate Pimm's is had on a hot summers day outside

 

[alisonbestford]

Well, let's face it, there wouldn't be much Pimm's drinking going on here either if we limited it to hot, sunny days.....

 

[Laurafoster]

I managed to buy some in Goodings last time i was in orlando!