Pimm's Cup
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4.9
Pimm's Cup
Description
The Pimm's Cup cocktail centers on Pimm’s No. 1, a gin-based fruit liqueur with floral and fruity notes. This version uses freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar dissolved together to add a citrus sweetness base. Mixing in ginger ale contributes gentle carbonation and additional sweetness, while cucumber rounds add a cooling garnish for added freshness and mild bitterness.
The preparation involves dissolving sugar in lemon juice, combining it with Pimm’s liqueur and ginger ale, and serving chilled with ice in a glass garnished with cucumber. This combination yields a light, effervescent drink that balances zingy citrus with mild sweetness and herbal undertones from the Pimm’s.
This cocktail is typically enjoyed fresh, served over ice with cucumber for summertime refreshment or social occasions. The notes clarify that using authentic Pimm's No. 1 is essential for the characteristic flavor and that fresh lemon juice and sugar achieve the proper acidity and sweetness unlike simple syrup.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz. Pimm’s No. 1
- 2 oz. lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 8 oz. ginger ale
- cucumber for garnish, sliced into rounds
Instructions
- Measure the granulated sugar and the freshly squeezed lemon juice into a large (16 oz.) drinking glass or a cocktail shaker,
- Stir with a cocktail spoon until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Pour in the Pimm's No. 1, stirring until the ingredients combine.
- Pour in the ginger ale, too, and stir until combined.
- If making this in a large glass as an individual portion, add ice cubes, garnish with cucumber rounds and enjoy immediately.If making this in a cocktail shaker, pour into 1-3 glasses with ice in them, garnish with cucumber rounds and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Pimm's No. 1 is a gin-based fruit liqueur with light, floral, and fruity notes essential for this cocktail.
- This New Orleans style Pimm's Cup uses ginger ale and cucumber; the British version features sparkling lemonade and more fruit garnishes.
- Do not substitute simple syrup for the combined lemon juice and granulated sugar, as it alters the flavor significantly.
- Using lemons at room temperature or warmed slightly helps yield more juice for better balance.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cocktail | |
| Calories | 224kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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