Pimm's Cup Cocktail Recipe: A touch of British summer tradition

Imagine you're sitting in an English garden, the sun is shining and you're holding an ice-cold copper Pimm's Cup in your hand. The Pimm's Cup cocktail is more than just a drink, it's a feeling of summer, freedom and good humor.

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Everything you need to know about this Pimms Cup recipe
  • 50 ml Pimms No.1
  • 150 ml lemonade
  • Strawberries, orange slices, cucumber slices and fresh mint to garnish
  • Ice cubes
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How to create your perfect Pimms Cup

Step 1: Prepare the fruits

First you need to prepare the fruit. Cut the strawberries and oranges into thin slices and halve the cucumber slices. Take a deep breath and let the scent of the fresh fruit invigorate your senses.

Step 2: Fill the cup with ice cream

Take a large cocktail cup and fill it halfway with ice. Feel the coldness of the ice seep through the glass, a preview of the refreshment to come.

Step 3: Add Pimms No.1

Now it's time to add the star of the show: Pimms No.1. Pour it over the ice cream and watch the dark liqueur mix with the ice cream.

Step 4: Add lemonade

Now add the lemonade. Watch as the fine bubbles rise and fill the liqueur with sparkling life.

Step 5: Garnish your Pimm's Cup

Finally, garnish your Pimms Cup with the prepared fruit and mint. Place strawberry slices, orange slices and cucumber slices in the glass and stir gently. Top the cocktail with fresh mint leaves and inhale the refreshing aroma.

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Enhance the Pimms Cup now with a Specter & Cup Copper Cup

Copper cups are not only a stylish accessory for your Pimms Cup, they also have several advantages:

Copper cups keep your Pimms Cup cocktail cooler for longer, so you can enjoy the refreshing effect of the cocktail for even longer.

Copper cups are also robust, durable and cut a really good figure, especially at summer parties! If you serve your Pimms Cup in a copper cup, it will taste even more refreshing, sparkling and simply irresistible!

With this recipe and the benefits of copper cups, you'll be well equipped to create the perfect Pimms Cup and enjoy the summer to the full.

Cheers!

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