Isle of Wight Pimm's

We're getting ready for summer with our Isle of Wight Pimm's made from Isle of Wight produce. Serve to the sound of leather on willow to ensure the produce is in season.

You will need:

• Pimm's (leave out for alcohol free version)
• Wight Crystal Traditional lemonade - made on the Isle of Wight and available from good farm shops and Made on the Isle of Wight - Ryde
• Mint - Maybe available in the garden
• Cucumber - Farmer Jacks Farm shop (Arreton) says the season runs throughout the summer
• Soft Fruit - Apples all year around, Strawberries available early summer, Raspberries, Plums, Cherries and blueberries available at the height of the summer. Fruits from the hedges, such as blackberries, available later in the summer.
• Ice
• Large Jug
• Tall Glasses

How to make:

• Take a large jug and add 1 part Pimms and 3 parts lemonade
• Chop cucumber and fruit and add to jug
• Tear mint and add to jug
• Stir together (If you command great self restraint you might want to let it stand to allow the flavours mingle)
• Add Ice, Stir again and then serve in tall glasses

Have a few forks lying around as empty glasses are full of tempting fruit which is out of the reach of all but the longest fingers.