is the perfect guide for creating a delicious summer beverage! Using traditional Pimm’s Cup ingredients like cucumber, mint and lemonade, this recipe adds a modern twist with gin, elderflower liqueur and apple juice. Enjoy an easy-to-make yet refreshingly unique drink that will be sure to impress your guests!
The Contemporary Pimm’s Cup Cocktail
The beloved Pimm’s Cup cocktail is one of the best summertime spirits. This refreshing and easy to make beverage is an iconic British classic that has been enjoyed for centuries. The traditional recipe consists of a blend of gin, liqueur, lemonade and fruit juices with a garnish of cucumber and mint leaves.
However, over time this delightful concoction has evolved into many different variations, allowing bartenders and mixologists to put their own spin on it. There are now contemporary twists including the addition of fresh fruits such as strawberries or raspberries, herbs like basil or thyme, additional spices like cinnamon or cardamom pods and even ginger beer.
These modern takes on the classic have made the Pimm’s Cup cocktail more popular than ever before! Whether you are looking for a light lunchtime refresher in your backyard garden party or wanting to impress guests at your next dinner gathering – this delicious drink is sure to hit all the right notes! So grab some friends together this summer season and get creative crafting your very own unique take on a timeless favorite.
Pimm's Cup Cocktail
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- 2 ounces Pimm's No. 1 Cup
- 4 ounces freshly squeezed lemonade or tart lemon-lime soda
- 3 cucumber slices optional
- 2 to 3 mint leaves optional
Instructions
- Instructions:
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in the Pimm's No. 1 Cup and the lemonade or tart lemon-lime soda into the glass, stirring gently to combine them together.
- Add cucumber slices and/or mint leaves if desired, then stir again to evenly distribute them throughout the drink.
- Garnish with an orange slice and a sprig of fresh mint before serving cold!
Glassware
Typical glassware used for a Pimm’s Cup Cocktail is often a highball or collins glass. This type of tall, slender glass fits the drink perfectly as it allows plenty of room for the ingredients and also provides an elegant presentation. If you want to make a more visually striking cocktail, try using a vintage-style coupe or martini glass instead. A hurricane or fishbowl style glass can be used when making this classic summer sip in larger batches for entertaining guests.Flavors
A Pimm’s Cup cocktail is a classic British drink made up of a few simple ingredients. The main flavor profile in this drink comes from the Pimm’s No.1 liqueur, which has notes of citrus and spice, with herbal undertones. To add complexity to the flavor, cucumber slices are muddled into the drink adding a refreshing hint of coolness. A splash of lemonade creates sweetness while adding depth to the fragrant mixture.
Ginger beer adds an extra layer to this already complex beverage. Its subtle sweetness and spicy kick balances out the tartness from added lemons or oranges and freshens up each sip as you savor it. For added flare, garnish your contemporary Pimm’s cup with freshly cut strawberries or other summer fruits for that perfect Instagram-worthy presentation.
3 tips for Making Your Pimm’s cup
- Make sure to use freshly squeezed lemonade or tart lemon-lime soda for the best flavor.
- Use cucumber slices and mint leaves as garnishes to add freshness and aroma to the drink.
- For a sweeter taste, consider adding a splash of simple syrup in the mix before serving col.
