Pimm's Cup (or Classic Pimm's)

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Discerning Drinkers (34 ratings)

Serve in a

Collins glass
Ingredients:
45 ml Fruit cup liqueur
1 slice Orange (fresh)
1 slice Lemon (fresh)
1 slice Cucumber (fresh)
2 slice Strawberries (hulled, small & ripe)
60 ml Lemonade
75 ml Thomas Henry Ginger Ale
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Read about cocktail measures and measuring.

Garnish:

Mint sprig

How to make:

POUR Pimm's into glass half filled with ice. Add fruit and fill glass with more ice. TOP with equal parts lemonade and ginger ale (or just use lemonade, or ginger ale). Lightly stir prior to serving.

Strength & taste guide:


Review:

You've not properly experienced an English summer until you've drunk one of these whilst sheltering from the rain.

History:

See our Fruit Cups and Pimm's page for more information.

Alcohol content:

  • 0.6 standard drinks
  • 4.92% alc./vol. (9.84° proof)
  • 8.9 grams of pure alcohol
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