The Pimm's Cup is a classic British drink and the perfect way to enjoy your garden this summer. This easy Pimms and ginger ale cocktail recipe only takes four ingredients, plus ice and lemon or lime slices for garnish.
As this recipes contains alcohol it is intended only for persons at the legal drinking age in their country of residence.
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Pimms was created by James Pimm and is a typically British liqueur. However, the Pimm's cup as we have here in this recipe is very popular in New Orleans, maybe because of its low alcohol content, meaning that you can drink it all day. Typically the Pimms No. 1 is used in this recipe.
Pimm's cups are great drinks to serve at summer gatherings, whether it is a picnic, barbecue or summer party. It is a drink that lends itself to being made in a jug and poured into individual glasses. This recipe provides the measurements to make 1 cocktail so, double, triple or quadruple it as needed! Of course if you have tee-total or non alcohol drinking guests you can make a non alcoholic version by leaving out the Pimms, replacing it with non-alcoholic pale ale, fruit punch or an alcohol free Pimms alternative to create 'fruit cups'.
Ingredients
- Pimm's Liqueur
- Ginger ale or Lemonade
- Sliced Cucumber, Lemons, Oranges
- Strawberry, or strawberry slices (optional garnish)
- Mint Sprig (optional garnish)
For exact quantities see the recipe card below.
Tip: Mix it up by cutting your fruit into different shapes. Try cucumber spears or cucumber wedges. Strawberries can be sliced into shapes too, and lemon and orange sliced stars are easy to do. Use a sharp knife and watch your fingers!
Instructions
Fill a glass with ice and cucumber slices, lemon slices and orange slices.
Pour in the Pimm's and then top with ginger ale or lemonade.
Garnish with a strawberry and fresh mint or even a slice of cucumber or orange slice.
📖 Recipe
Pimms And Ginger Ale Cocktail Recipe
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 glass 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
The Pimms Cup is a classic British drink and the perfect way to enjoy your garden this summer. This easy Pimms and ginger ale cocktail recipe only takes four ingredients, plus ice and lemon or lime slices for garnish.
Ingredients
60 ml Pimms Liqueur
120 ml ginger ale or lemonade
Sliced cucumber, lemons, oranges
Strawberry (optional garnish)
Mint sprigs (optional garnish)
Instructions
Fill a glass with ice and slices of cucumber, lemons and oranges.
Pour in the Pimm's and then top with ginger ale or lemonade.
Garnish with a strawberry and fresh mint.
Substitutions and variations
This recipe is a classic pimm's cup cocktail recipe but don't let that restrain you! Feel free to experiment with flavours. Use fruit juices or a lemon lime soda instead of ginger ale, add apple slices or fresh lemon juice, or even a gin-based liqueur for some extra oomph! Play about with the measurements until you have the perfect cocktail for you.
FAQs
How long does this Pimms Cup keep for?
Because of the fizz in the ginger ale or lemonade this drink is best served straight away. You can keep it in a covered jug in the fridge for a couple of hours but it will be more 'flat'.
What can I use instead of ginger ale?
If you don't have ginger ale or you don't like it you can just swap it for lemonade.
Can I use ginger beer instead of ginger ale?
Yes, the two can be used interchangeably but bear in mind that ginger beer tends to have a stronger flavour than ginger ale. Use a dry ginger ale if you want a spicier flavour.
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