Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) gin
  • 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) peach nectar
  • 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1/2 a medium lemon)
  • 1 large egg white (1 ounce)
  • 1/2 ounce (a scant tablespoon simple syrup) (see Tip, page 191)
  • Crushed ice
  • 6 blackberries, thawed if frozen
  • 3 fresh cilantro leaves, stemmed
  • 1/2 ounce (a scant tablespoon) simple syrup
  • 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) blanco tequila (100 percent de agave)
  • 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) Pimms No. 1 Cup
  • 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 1/2 lime)
  • Crushed ice

Method

  • In a cocktail shaker, vigorously dry shake (in bartenders parlance, shake without ice) the gin, peach nectar, lemon juice, egg white, and simple syrup to emulsify.
  • Add crushed ice and shake athletically for 20 seconds.
  • Strain into a fizz (highball) glass or other decorative glass.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Using a small wooden spoon or mallet, muddle (mash together) the blackberries, cilantro leaves, and simple syrup in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
  • Add the tequila, Pimms No.
  • 1 Cup, lime juice, and crushed ice and shake vigorously.
  • Strain into a chilled cocktail (martini) glass.
  • Serve immediately.
  • If you are concerned about consuming raw egg whites, buy already-pasteurized egg whites at your grocery store.
  • Spicy, citrusy Pimms No.
  • 1 Cup is a ginbased British liqueur that is the base of Wimbledons official drink.