Pimm's Cup
Pimm's with lemonade, cucumber, strawberry and mint. The drink of English summer.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 6% ABV
Ingredients
- 50 ml Pimm's No. 1
- 10 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 120 ml Lemonade (lemon-lime soda)
- 2 Cucumber slices
- 2 Strawberries
- Mint sprig (garnish)
- Orange slice (garnish)
Method
- Add 2 cucumber slices
- Add 2 strawberries
- Ice the glass
- Pour 50 ml Pimm's No. 1 into the glass
- Add 10 ml fresh lemon juice
- Top with 120 ml lemonade (lemon-lime soda)
- Stir once
- Garnish
About the Pimm's Cup
James Pimm, owner of an oyster bar in London, created Pimm's in the 1820s as a gin-based digestif. The Pimm's Cup, with lemonade, fruit and cucumber, became the drink of the British summer, especially at Wimbledon.
The highball family. A highball is a spirit topped with a larger amount of mixer and served tall over ice. The style spread in the 1890s, when Scotch and soda became fashionable, and where the name came from is still debated. Highballs are the easiest drinks to make well: a cold glass, plenty of ice and a fresh mixer.
Pimm's Cup FAQ
What's in a Pimm's Cup?
50 ml pimm's no. 1, 10 ml fresh lemon juice, 120 ml lemonade (lemon-lime soda), 2 cucumber slices, 2 strawberries, garnished with mint sprig and orange slice.
How strong is a Pimm's Cup?
About 6% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.0 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Pimm's Cup?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Pimm's Cup in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
