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
  • Garnish strawberry
  • Garnish mint
  • Garnish orange

Preparation

  1. Build in a Collins glass over ice.
  2. Add fruits.
  3. Top with lemonade.
  4. Stir gently.

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.