Pimm's Cup

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Pimm's No. 1
  • 120 ml Lemonade
  • 3 slice Cucumber
  • 2 piece Strawberry
  • 1 piece Mint sprig
  • Garnish Cucumber, strawberry, mint, orange

Preparation

  1. Build in a Collins glass over ice.
  2. Add fruits.
  3. Top with lemonade.
  4. Stir gently.
  5. Garnish with cucumber, strawberry, mint, orange.

Origin Story

The Pimm's Cup originated in the 1820s in England, created by James Pimm as a gin-based tonic intended for digestion. It became a staple of summer gatherings, particularly at Wimbledon, where it is still enjoyed today.

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Seen in

  • Wimbledon 2004

    Pimm's Cup is the official drink of the tennis tournament that gives the film its name.

  • Bridget Jones's Diary 2001

    The quintessential English summer drink appears at the garden party.