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Why A Pimm's Cup is the Perfect Summer Drink

Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: British
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups Pimm's No. 1
  • 4.5 cups sparkling water or seltzer/club soda
  • 2 cups strawberries rinsed, hulled and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 navel orange sliced into small triangles
  • 3/4 cup packed fresh mint
  • 1 English cucumber deseeded and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • Lots of ice for serving

Instructions

  • Combine the strawberries, mint, oranges and cucumbers in a large bowl and set aside.
  • Pour the Pimm's into a large pitcher and add the sparkling water. Stir gently.
  • Scoop about 1/2 cup of the fruit mixture into four highball glasses. Add a few cubes of ice.
  • Pour the Pimm's mixture into each of the four glasses and serve immediately.
  • (Alternatively, to make a large pitcher to be consumed right away, add everything into the pitcher, stir and serve over ice!)