Pimm's Cup

The Pimm's Cup is England's ultimate summer cocktail and the unofficial drink of Wimbledon. Created in the 1840s by James Pimm at his London oyster bar, the original "Pimm's No. 1 Cup" was a gin-based liqueur with herbs and spices, served as a digestive. The modern Pimm's Cup builds on this liqueur, combining Pimm's No. 1, lemonade (or ginger ale), and an abundance of fresh garnishes—cucumber, strawberries, orange, mint—to create a refreshing, garden-party cocktail. Served in a tall glass or pitcher, the Pimm's Cup represents British summer culture, garden parties, and Wimbledon tradition. The drink embodies English leisure, the Chelsea Flower Show, Royal Ascot, and warm-weather drinking. Over 300,000 Pimm's Cups are consumed at Wimbledon annually. The Pimm's Cup's herbal liqueur base, sparkling lemonade, and fresh fruit create refreshing, low-proof drinking perfect for daylight hours. The cocktail is more about the garnish than the liquid—cucumber is essential, but strawberries, orange, mint, and even borage flowers add visual appeal and flavor. The drink demands quality ingredients: Pimm's No. 1, good lemonade (or ginger ale), fresh cucumber, and abundant fresh garnishes. Whether served at Wimbledon or a summer picnic, the Pimm's Cup delivers quintessential British refreshment.