Everyday Cooking Seasonal Summer Drinks Pimm's Cup 4.5 (20) 17 Reviews 4 Photos The classic Pimm's cup cocktail, also known as Pimm's and lemonade, is a quintessentially British summer drink. On our honeymoon we stayed with some friends in London and they made us this drink - now we can't stop making it! It's especially delicious on a hot summer afternoon. Don't leave the cucumber and mint out - the garnishes make this drink! Recipe by Sandy Wiemers Updated on May 9, 2023 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 4 4 4 4 Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 6 Pimm's cup cocktails Yield: 9 cups Ingredients 1 cup Pimm's No. 1™ (gin-based liqueur) 8 cups Sprite or ginger ale 1 (4 inch) wedge of cucumber 1 red apple, cored and thinly sliced 1 orange, sliced ½ lemon, sliced ½ lime, sliced 2 strawberries, sliced 3 sprigs fresh mint Directions Stir together the Pimm's and Sprite or ginger ale in a serving pitcher. Add the cucumber wedge, apple, orange, lemon, lime, strawberries, and mint. Serve in tall glasses over ice. Tips Start with chilled ingredients for best results. For a stronger cocktail, add up to an additional 1 cup of Pimm's to taste. For a less sweet version, use half Sprite or ginger ale and half sparkling water. I Made It Print