🍹🎾 Watching Wimbledon and need to beat the heat? Grab the Wimbledon official drink - a Pimm’s Cup! 🌞🍓 check stories for a link to my Pimms Cup blog post to discover how to craft this refreshing cocktail that’s perfect for enjoying the tennis action. It also covers the history of how the Pimms cup then became a New Orleans classic. This cocktail is also an amazing low-abv batched cocktail perfect for the pool or a picnic!
Pimms Cup
- 2 oz Pimm’s no. 1 liqueur
- 3 ounces sparkling lemonade or citrus soda
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Sliced or strips of cucumbers
- Thin lemon slices
- Cucumber slices, strawberry slices, lemon slices, mint leaves, basil leaves for garnish
1. Grab a highball glass and gently press cucumber against the sides of the glass with a bar spoon to release the flavor.
2. Fill the glass with ice and pour in the Pimms no. 1
3. Throw in some strawberries, lemon slices, and whatever else you’re using!
4. Add the lemon juice and top with sparkling lemonade or ginger beer
5. Garnish with mint, basil, or whatever other herbs you have around!