Summer Garden Pimms Cup

A delightful twist on the classic British Pimms Cup, this cocktail is a refreshing and vibrant blend of cucumber, strawberries, melon, and elderflower, topped with zesty ginger beer. It's the perfect cocktail to enjoy on a sunny day in the garden or at a leisurely summer gathering.

Summer Garden Pimms Cup

A refreshing and vibrant twist on the classic British Pimms Cup, with a delightful blend of cucumber, strawberries, melon, and elderflower, topped with zesty ginger beer.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 4 cucumber slices
  • 2 strawberries, sliced
  • 4 melon balls
  • 2-3 lemon slices
  • 3 ounces Pimms No 1
  • 1 1/2 ounces Elderflower liquor (St-Germain)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Crushed ice
  • Ginger beer, for topping
  • Fresh thyme and mint, for serving

Instructions

  1. Place the cucumber slices, strawberries, melon balls, and lemon slices in a tall glass, filling it about halfway.
  2. Pour the Pimms, Elderflower liquor, and lemon juice over the cucumbers and fruit, then gently stir to combine.
  3. Add crushed ice to the glass.
  4. Top the mixture with ginger beer.
  5. Garnish with fresh thyme and mint.
  6. Enjoy this delightful summer garden Pimms cup!