Anyone for Pimm's?

I have been thinking about Pimm's since Wimbledon started. It is the quintessential English drink, find it at other seasonal sporting events such as The Henley Regatta. It is the english equivalent of the Mint Julep at The Kentucky Derby.


The first time I went to Henley was working for an upscale London caterer, funnily enough I can't remember any of the food - just Pimm's! Henley is in Oxfordshire on the Thames, very snotty race with a strict dress code, ladies cannot wear anything but dresses and they must be below the knee - now that's ridiculous. I think they just relaxed the rule, to allow men to take off their jackets, but not their ties.

So, Henley would not be the same without a Pimm's. It is the drink of a cricket game too, which would definitely make the game a little less boring!


Pimm's originated in an Oyster Bar in London, owned by James Pimm's. He created the Pimm's "house cup" flavored with Liquors and fruit extract. There is even a Pimm's Bar at Wimbledon, it opened in 1971. The only drink more popular in England is Tea.


The garnish is important, cucumber, mint and strawberries. The classic recipe calls for one part Pimm's to two parts Lemonade, the American equivalent is Sprite.


Traditional Pimm’s Cup Recipe:-

2 oz. Pimm’s No. 1

4 oz. English lemonade or lemon-lime soda
Mint sprig, cucumber slice, strawberry slice and apple slice, for garnish

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.

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