Sparkling Pimm’s Cup Punch Recipe
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Whether you are entertaining guests or just want something special to enjoy on a hot summer day, this refreshing Sparkling Pimm’s Cup Punch recipe is a perfect way to unwind. Loaded with fresh fruits and mint, this alcoholic punch is sure to delight guests and makes for a pretty presentation. Don’t have a crowd? No problem! This recipe can easily be cut in half or made for individual drinks.
What is Pimm’s Cup?
If you aren’t already familiar with Pimm’s liqueur, it has a rich history. It started in 1823 England as a tonic to aid digestion and was served in a No. 1 sized cup, hence the name. From there it grew to several different varieties over the years featuring different bases. The most popular is the No. 1 variety with a gin base. Other varieties were named from No. 2 through No. 6 with scotch whisky, brandy, rum, rye whisky and vodka as the base. Pimm’s No. 1 Cup is widely distributed whereas others are mostly phased out with the exception of No. 6 (vodka) which is in limited production and No. 3 which is based on brandy and now sold as Pimm’s Winter Cup seasonally.
What is in Pimm’s No. 1 Cup?
No one knows exactly what is all in Pimm’s No. 1. It is a secret shared by very few however I’ve heard you can make your own version with gin, sweet vermouth and an orange. However, it isn’t the exact same as Pimm’s No 1. Cup which is made up of spices and citrus.
Sparkling Ice in Punch
Sparkling Ice is an easy way to add a ton of flavor and a little fizz to your cocktails. Sparkling Ice is a lightly carbonated, zero-calorie beverage that combines sparkling water, fruit juice, vitamins, and antioxidants! I’ve worked with Sparkling Ice multiple times, including with this fun holiday cocktail recipe. When they sent me this Pimm’s drink recipe I couldn’t resist sharing it with you. (This is not a sponsored post. Just a fun recipe to share!) The flavors are a great match for the Pimm’s fruity taste!
How to Make Pimm’s Punch
To make this punch you’ll need some Sparkling Ice, Pimm’s, additional gin and some fresh fruit along with fresh mint and cucumbers. The result is a colorful and flavorful alcoholic punch!
Sparkling Pimm's Cup Punch Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 blood orange sliced
- 1 lemon sliced
- 2 cucumbers sliced
- 1 lb whole strawberries
- 1 bunch fresh mint leaves
- One 750-ml bottle Pimm's No. 1
- 1 cup gin
- 4 1/2 cups Sparkling Ice Strawberry Lemonade
Instructions
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In a large punch bowl, combine the blood oranges, lemons, cucumbers, strawberries, and half of the mint.
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Pour in the Pimm's, gin, and Sparkling Ice Strawberry Lemonade, stir until combined.
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Fill glasses with ice and ladle in the punch, garnish with the remaining mint.
While Sparkling Ice Strawberry Lemonade was used, many other flavors would also taste delicious including black cherry, black raspberry, classic lemonade or strawberry watermelon.
I hope you enjoyed learning more about Pimm’s! If you make this Sparkling Pimm’s No. 1 Cup drink, please let me know in a comment below. I’d love to hear how you liked it!