If you're looking for a refreshing, easy sipping cocktail, then look no further...the Pimm's Cup is perfect! Made with Pimm's Cup liqueur, ginger beer, ginger ale or lemonade and garnished with cucumber and fruit, it's the perfect sipping cocktail!
On a whim, I picked up a bottle of Pimm's. I had heard of a Pimm's Cup cocktail and enjoyed looking at the fun garnished glasses, but I had never had one or made one.
I had only heard of Pimm's No. 1, which is the original liqueur. It is a gin based spirit with floral notes from herbs and botanicals. It was invented in 1840, but became popular when becoming the drink at Wimbledon in 1971.
Apparently there are 6 Pimms Cups, but only 1, 6 and 3 (a winter cup) are still available. No. 6 is a vodka based and I will definitely be on the lookout for it.
Ingredients
Pimm's No. 1 - a floral gin based liqueur.
Ginger Beer - or ginger ale or lemonade.
Note - the classic Pimm's Cup calls for lemonade or sparkling lemonade. I like to punch it up a bit by using ginger beer. You can also use ginger ale for a little bit less of a ginger bite, or stick with the classic lemonade.
Garnishes - mint, orange wheel, cucumber, and strawberry.
Instructions
Fill a collins glass with crushed ice.
Pour in 2 ounces of Pimm's.
I like to add my orange slice now because it is easier to wedge it in before you top with the ginger beer.
Top with ginger beer and garnish with cucumber wedges. If you are skilled, you can do those thin slices of cucumber and wrap them around the inside of the glass.
I am not that skilled.
Finish garnishing with a mint sprig and a strawberry.
This was such a fun and easy cocktail! The hardest part was slicing the orange and the cucumber!
It was so refreshing, I'll definitely be making these all summer long!
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Recipe
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Pimm's Cup
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Pimm's No. 1
- 3 ounces Ginger Beer
- cucumber, orange, strawberry, mint for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail glass with crushed ice.
- Pour in Pimm's cup and add orange slice for garnish.
- Top with ginger beer.
- Garnish with cucumber wedge, strawberry and mint sprig.
Toni says
I love how refreshing it is!! Thanks for the recipe!
Katie says
This drink sounds really refreshing. I love ginger beer!
Chef Dennis says
This Pimm's Cup Cocktail is really refreshing!
Amy says
So refreshing! The fruit and cucumbers added are perfect.
Liz says
I've made this time and time again. These are refreshing and delicious, so thank you for the recipe!
kim says
This is so refreshing and will be perfect this holiday weekend! Can't wait!
Denay DeGuzman says
What a delicious refreshing cocktail! I like that it's quick and easy to make. Perfect for hot summer days by the pool, and for the celebratory 4th of July weekend!
Beth says
I just love the bold flavors in this cocktail! The ginger beer really adds a lot to it! Refreshing and fun to snack on all of the delicious garnishes!
Kathryn says
I love a good Pimm's cup. I absolutely love the cucumber -- can't miss this part of the drink!