Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Pimm's No. 1

Exquisite Pimm's No. 1 flavour pairings and recipes, revealed through data science.

Pimm's No. 1 instantly conjures the embrace of resin and the kiss of bergamot, woven with delicate hints of cucumber, gentian root, and clove. These are the notes that lend it such remarkable, resonant depth. The key to finding the perfect pairing for Pimm's No. 1 is understanding how these notes harmonise.

To map these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, breaking each one down across 150 flavour dimensions, identifying which notes complement and contrast. Our analysis reveals, for example, how gelatin's glutamic tones enrich Pimm's No. 1, and how Paris mushroom's glutamic notes create a surprising synergy with its turpentine sweetness.

An ingredient's flavour profile is determined by its core characteristics (e.g. spice, acidic, and herbal) enhanced by layers of subtle aroma notes (outer bars). When pairing ingredients, aim for a mix of core traits to build balance, and select complementary aroma notes to create harmony.

The Secret Language of Flavour

To understand exactly which flavours harmonise, we compiled a database of over 50,000 ingredient pairings commonly used in cooking. We then analysed these pairings, identifying the specific flavour notes that frequently appear together.

The Flavours That Harmonise With Resin Notes

Our analysis reveals a strong connection between resin and glutamate flavours. Since Pimm's No. 1 has a distinct resinous flavour, try pairing it with the glutamic flavours of Paris mushroom.

The recipe below provides inspiration for pairing Pimm's No. 1 with Paris mushroom.

Harmonious Flavours Of Pimm's No. 1

Just as our statistical analysis showed that resin and glutamic notes are commonly paired, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the notes present in Pimm's No. 1. For instance, the bergamot notes of Pimm's No. 1 are strongly associated with sugary and apricot notes.

The aromas associated with the various accents of Pimm's No. 1 can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

Matching Flavour Profiles

The flavour profile of gelatin offers many of the accents complementary to Pimm's No. 1, including glutamic and ferrous notes. Because the flavour profile of gelatin has many of the of the features that are complementary to Pimm's No. 1, they are likely to pair very well together.

The chart above shows the unique profile of gelatin across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with Pimm's No. 1.

Recipes That Pair Pimm's No. 1 With Gelatin

Linked Flavour Notes

Looking at the accents that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of Pimm's No. 1, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.

The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of Pimm's No. 1, along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the notes complementary to Pimm's No. 1.

How Flavonomics Works

We've pioneered a unique, data-driven approach to decode the intricate art of flavour pairing. Our goal is to move beyond intuition and uncover the science of why certain ingredients harmonise beautifully. This rigorous methodology allows us to provide you with insightful and reliable pairing recommendations.

Our analysis begins with over 50,000 carefully selected recipes from acclaimed chefs like Galton Blackiston, Marcello Tully, and Pierre Lambinon. This premium dataset ensures our model distils genuine culinary excellence and creativity.

Each ingredient from these recipes is deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, creating a unique numerical "flavour fingerprint." This quantification allows us to apply advanced analytical methods to identify complex patterns between flavour notes.

We identify popular ingredient combinations that frequently appear in our recipe database. Regression analysis is then performed on these pairings to statistically validate and pinpoint truly harmonious flavours.

These insights drive our predictive model, which allows us to take any ingredient (e.g., Pimm's No. 1), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.