Pimm's Cup
Liqueur · Collins
James Pimm's 1840s London tonic elixir, lengthened with lemonade or ginger beer and piled with cucumber, citrus, mint, and strawberry. The taste of Wimbledon.
| Glass | Collins |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 7.5% |
| Category | classic |
| Flavor | herbal, fruity, refreshing, low-abv |
Ingredients
- Pimm's No. 12 oz
- Ginger Ale4 oz
- Cucumber Slice2 pieces
- Orange Slice1 piece
- Strawberry1 piece
- Mint Sprig1 piece
Method
- Fill collins glass with ice
- Add Pimm's No. 1
- Top with ginger ale or lemonade
- Stir briefly
- Garnish generously with cucumber, orange slice, strawberry, and mint
Pro Tips
- Pimm's No. 1 + lemonade + cucumber + mint — the Wimbledon summer drink.
- Use a strong ginger beer instead of lemonade for a punchier version.
- Load the glass with fruit — cucumber, orange slice, strawberry, mint — the more, the better.