5 from 88 votes
Pimm's Cup
The Pimm's Cup is a refreshing mixed drink that combines Pimm's No. 1 with citrus slices, strawberries, cucumber, and mint, topped off with lemon soda. The infusion of fresh fruits and herbs gives it a light, slightly sweet, and aromatic flavor, while the soda adds effervescence. This cocktail is typically served over ice and garnished for a visually appealing presentation.
Prep Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
81 kcal
Course:
Cocktails
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Pimm's Original No. 1 Cup
- 2 cups lemon soda or Sanpellagrino limonata soda. (7-UP or Sprite can be used, but will have a sweeter taste, sparkling
- 1 cucumber peeled or scored and cut into slices, English
- 8 strawberries quarter four, and reserve 4 for garnish
- 1/2 orange sliced
- 1/2 lemon sliced
- 1/2 lime sliced
- 1 mint or borage, sprigs
Instructions
- In a pitcher, mix 3/4 Pimm's Cup, citrus slices, strawberry quarters and cucumber slices. Let sit for about 10 minutes. (Or several hours)
- Just before serving add 2 cups of lemon soda. Pour into 4 tall glasses filled with ice. Garnish with a strawberry and additional fresh mint if desired.
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Notes
- This recipe serves 4 but can be doubled or tripled for larger gatherings.
- Fruit can be infused with Pimm's several hours ahead to enhance flavor before adding soda.
- Lemon soda should be added just before serving to keep the drink fizzy.
- Pimm's Cup is traditionally served by the pitcher for convenience during social events.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1person
Calories
81kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Sodium
14mg
(1%)
Potassium
205mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
126IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 81
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1person | |
| Calories | 81kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 205mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 126IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.