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Each week, we order the same cocktail at two different bars for a friendly head-to-head battle. Go to the bars, taste them both and tell us what you like about each by tagging @pghcitypaper on Twitter or Instagram and using #CPBoozeBattles. If you want to be a part of Booze Battles, send an email to food-and-beverage writer Celine Roberts, at celine@pghcitypaper.com.

Drink: Pimm’s liqueur

Spice Island Tea House

253 Atwood St., Oakland
Drink: Pimm’s Cup

Ingredients: Pimm’s No. 1, house-made ginger beer, mint, orange with orange, mint and cucumber garnishes

Our take: The delicate, warm flavors of the ginger beer are cooled by the cucumber and mint, which are particularly potent on the nose. Refreshing citrus from the orange adds depth to an otherwise mild and enjoyable cocktail.

Vs.

Franktuary

3810 Butler St., Lawrenceville
Drink: Pimm’s (No. 2)

Ingredients: Pimm’s, cucumber, St. Germain, lemon, lime and maraschino cherry garnishes

Our take: This sweet, herbal and bubbly drink is basically an alcoholic soda. Lots of bubbles and a dry flavor profile keep it from being cloyingly sweet. The herbal aftertaste of the Pimm’s lingers after the finish while the bright notes of lemon and lime give the cocktail some tang.