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Pimm's Cup

Tart and delicious, the Pimm’s Cup is a classic New Orleans cocktail. Made famous in the Big Easy at The Napoleon House in the 1940’s, this summer drink is refreshing and perfect for cooling off after a warm day.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 224 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ oz. Pimm’s No. 1
  • 2 oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 8 oz. ginger ale
  • Cucumber rounds for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Measure the granulated sugar and the freshly squeezed lemon juice into a large (16 oz.) drinking glass or a cocktail shaker,
  2. Stir with a cocktail spoon until the sugar has completely dissolved.
  3. Pour in the Pimm's No. 1, stirring until the ingredients combine.
  4. Pour in the ginger ale, too, and stir until combined.
  5. 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

  • What is Pimm's No. 1? It's a gin-based fruit liqueur that doesn't really taste gin-y at all. To me, it's light, floral and a little fruity.
  • What's the difference of a New Orleans Pimm's Cup and a British Pimm's Cup? The NOLA Pimm's Cup, which this recipe is, calls for lemonade (or ginger ale) and cucumber. The London variety is made with sparkling lemonade and garnished with tons of fruit and fresh herbs.
  • If you do not use Pimm's No. 1, this is not a Pimm's Cup. I also have no idea how it tastes when substituting another gin.
  • Do not use simple syrup in place of the lemon juice and granulated sugar in this recipe. It will not taste the same.
  • Warm or room temperature lemons will produce more juice.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cocktail Calories 224kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 2g (4%) Sodium 37mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 36g (72%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cocktail

Amount Per Serving

Calories 224

% 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.