
Pimm’s Cup: The perfect daytime cocktail.
I’ve never watched a tennis match in my life, but I deeply respect any sport that has a signature cocktail. We recently tried three different recipes for Pimm’s Cups to find our favorite: Wimbledon’s classic, Bon Appetit’s, featuring ginger beer, and a version from The New York Times with Pimm’s No. 1 and Beefeater Gin
The classic Wimbledon recipe was our favorite by far and has become our go-to cocktail for day-drinking affairs. They’re light enough to sip all afternoon without making you sleepy, and you can easily make a stronger version by adding an ounce of vodka or gin.
Whether you’re planning a weekend brunch or daytime wedding, I highly recommend adding Pimm’s Cup to your menu.
INGREDIENTS
2 oz. Pimm’s No. 1
4 oz. English lemonade or lemon-lime soda
Garnish with mint sprig, cucumber slice, strawberry slice, and apple slice.
INSTRUCTIONS
Add ice to a chilled tall glass. Add the Pimm’s and lemonade or lemon lime soda. Stir gently, and garnish with the mint sprig, cucumber slice, strawberry slice and apple slice.
- 2 oz. Pimm’s No. 1
- 4 oz. English lemonade or lemon-lime soda
- Garnish with mint sprig cucumber slice, strawberry slice, and apple slice.
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Add ice to a chilled tall glass. Add the Pimm’s and lemonade or lemon lime soda. Stir gently, and garnish with the mint sprig, cucumber slice, strawberry slice and apple slice.


Jessica Butler is the co-founder of Raise, stepmother of two, and adoptive mother of one. Prior to Raise, she was a writer on USA’s "In Plain Sight" and TNT’s "The Last Ship." She and her husband, writer/producer Warren Bell, co-created the Nick at Nite series "Instant Mom," based on her life as a stepmother. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and six-year-old son, Levon.