Pimm’s & Lemonade

You can not have a summer garden party without Pimm’s & Lemonade.

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I know my American friends look at me as if I have two heads when I say this because many have never, ever, heard of Pimm’s BUT it is a lovely little tipple I enjoyed, while living abroad, in the UK.

I always make sure to have some Pimm’s in the house, just in case we have some unexpected guests stop by for a BBQ after a day at the beach.

Pimm’s and Lemonade is so popular in the UK.  I had a lovely one filled with fruit at Wimbledon and spent our last day in London drinking them in a beer garden followed by a delicious Indian feast!  There were about 12 of us and a restaurant with mural of Princess Diana.  Friends, you know who you are!  Ha! Ha!

But I also had a lovely ones last summer (sans fruit) at the Port Bill overlooking my favorite beach – Trebarwith Strand.

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Here’s how to make your own!

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Pimm’s and Lemonade

  • 1 large glass pitcher filled with ice
  • 1 bottle of Pimm’s
  • 1 bottle of Lemonade 700ml  (English style – fizzy lemon soda) – can use Sprite if you don’t have this
  • Chopped up fruit – we like to use – strawberries, grapes, limes, cucumber, raspberries
  • LOTS of mint

Fill your pitcher or server with ice and chopped fruits.  The fruit infuses the drink with extra flavor.  I love using fresh strawberries and raspberries.

Cucumbers are gorgeous in it too.

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Pour one bottle of Pimm’s and one bottle of lemonade in.  Stir to combine.  Top with chopped mint.

Serve over ice and enjoy with good friends.

I promise this will become your favorite summer cocktail!

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Oh, I always think of this view of Trebarwith Strand while I’m sipping them.

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Enjoy!

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kirby carespodi
10 years ago

I fell in love with Pimm’s when I was studying in London my senior year in college. My daughter (aged 24) feels the same way about St. Germain.

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Jennifer @ Town and Country Living

I’m one of your American friends who has never heard of Pimm’s. 🙂 Sounds delish and that view is amazing!

Alice W.
10 years ago

Looks delightful Danielle! I too am one of those Americans, but I am glad you introduced me to it!

Shannon Acheson | AKA Design, Bloggers & Brands

And I would be one of your Canadian friends whose never had Pimm’s and Lemonade!!! xo

Jackie at pleasureinsimplethings

Love it!!!! Some of your American friends know of Pimms! You may want to check out these Pimm’s jelly shots http://www.pleasureinsimplethings.com/fun-with-gelatin/ or signature cocktail! http://www.pleasureinsimplethings.com/signature-creation/ I have also made Pimm’s cupcakes! 🙂 Thanks for the post!!

~Jackie

LUCY
10 years ago

that photo of the cucumbers….;) the lemonade sounds delicious…xo

Sarah
10 years ago

Patting myself on the back for actually having had this before, yay!!!! My sister and her British boyfriend brought Pimm’s back from London the first summer she brought him home to meet us and they mixed it up just like you did with the soda and fruit:) Yum!!! When I was there this winter I got hooked on the different flavors of cider (I am not a beer or wine drinker), but this is definitely the better drink for summer! Great pics too:)

Kristin @ Yellow Bliss Road

I’ve never heard of Pimm’s, but now I must try some!! Thanks for the recipe.

Kristen
Kristen
10 years ago

This is absolutely gorgeous Danielle!

Jen @ City Farmhouse
10 years ago

Yum-ee!!! Love that view, I will image I am there too:). Have a great day sweet friend!

Bre @ roomsFORrent
10 years ago

I have never heard of Pimms either!! I can’t wait to try this Danielle!! It looks so delicious!! Hope you are having a wonderful summer!! XO ~Bre

Kim McAndrews
Kim McAndrews
10 years ago

Sounds wonderful but where in the world would we get Pimms in the USA? Is there an American equivalent?

Gwen
10 years ago

That sounds amazing! Yum!

So fun seeing you at Haven!

Maria Isabel
Maria Isabel
10 years ago

Hi Danielle, I’m going to search in google what is Pimm’s , I ‘ m curious… But it looks deligthfull…un abrazo, Maria Isabel…