It surely looked that way the last two days. This might have been the wettest and most gloomy june in years. I started my two weeks at home sitting by the window, watching the rain pour down and reading my new cook book.
At times it almost felt like christmas break, when temperatures dropped and I tucked myself in a blanket to keep warm, drinking my Earl grey… warming my hands on the teacup.
In the kitchen, I craved for succulent roast beef, rich chocolate cake and full bodied red wine.
Then summer came on wednesday…
The menu in the kitchen changed again, the blanket became the cats territory and my Oxford Uni jumper gave way to summer dresses.
All I needed was a drink to enjoy in my garden… which looks a lot more like a meadow as I haven’t mowed the lawn in months.
As Pimm’s is my favourite cocktail as a true Britain lover, my choice was made!
Time is precious.
Enjoy every minute…
why not enjoy it with this Stawberry and Pimm’s Granita in your hand!
*This is not a sponsored post, I just love Pimm’s
what do you need (for 4 servings)
1 kg strawberries
4 shot glasses Pimm’s (or more if you want it stronger!)
2 teaspoons of Pimm’s
2 teaspoons of sugar
a few sprigs of mint
method
– slice the strawberries and cover with the sugar and the 2 teaspoons of Pimm’s
– crush the strawberries, cover and leave to rest for 30 minutes
– liquidize the fruit
– pour the strawberry juice in a wide shallow container
– put into the freezer and leave for 60 minutes
– scrape the now almost frozen juice loose and mix with the unfrozen parts
– put back into the freezer for 30 minutes and repeat until the granita is frozen and fluffy.
When ready
– serve in a wide glass
– scoop granita into the glasses
– add the Pimm’s
– decorate with fresh mint
It’s Pimm’s O’ clock!
Happy summer
x
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Regula Ysewijn is a food writer, stylist and photographer, with a particular interest in historical recipes. he is a Great Taste Awards judge and a member of The Guild of Food Writers, as well as one of the two judges on 'Bake Off Vlaanderen', the Belgian version of 'The Great British Bake-Off'. A self-confessed Anglophile, she collects old British cookbooks and culinary equipment in order to help with her research. She is the author of 5 books: Pride and Pudding the history of British puddings savoury and sweet, Belgian Café Culture, the National Trust Book of Puddings, Brits Bakboek and Oats in the North, Wheat from the South. 
Mmmhhh, delightful! So refreshing. Perfect with this heat…
Cheers,
Rosa
Here's to a great Summer Regula! Funnily enough I've just blogged about using fresh mint too! Cheers 🙂
Gorgeous….simply gorgeous. Perfect for Dubai temperatures too.
Thanks Sally x
Finally I had a chance to read this blogpost! It's so hot in Budapest (36C but I think in the sun is 40C) so a glass of granita would be perfect!
I bet this is a drink for you 😉
I have all these ingredients in my fridge but as the weather is like an autumn's day I am going to make jam instead. When we do get a summer I will be trying this drink out on our guests at our next BBQ (which could be 2013 at this rate!) Loving the photos, cheery and bright!
I'm melting already at my desk, and I remembered your strawberry and Pimm's granita. You know I love Pimm's! Welcome back home and see you very soon, sweetie pie! x
Wish we could have a Pimm's Granita together right now!
Not long now before we see each other again xxx
Strawberry and Pimms granita sounds utterly divine. I'm off to Italy in 2 weeks and can't wait for some hot weather in which this kind of recipe would actually be refreshing! Until then I'd happily eat this in rainy England anyway 🙂
What a lovely summer drink!
This is delicious, everyone loved it. Thank you