Pimm's Cocktail
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 0.25 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.33 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
Directions
-
Chill coupe glass
-
Add first four ingredients to cocktail shaker with ice
-
Shake vigorously
-
Fine strain into chilled coupe glass
-
Top with champagne
-
Express lemon zest over drink and discard
-
Express orange zest over drink and discard
-
Garnish with strawberry on rim
Cocktail Description
This elegant riff on the classic Pimm's Cup transforms a laid-back garden party sipper into something worthy of your finest stemware.
The Pimm's Royale combines the herbaceous, fruit-forward character of Pimm's No. 1 Cup with the botanical backbone of London dry gin, brightened by fresh lemon juice and balanced with cane syrup, then crowned with champagne's effervescent sophistication. The result tastes like summer in a coupe glass—refreshing citrus and subtle spice notes dancing beneath those celebratory bubbles. It's an ideal choice for brunch gatherings, garden weddings, or any moment when you want to add a touch of refinement to warm-weather drinking without losing that easygoing British charm. The cocktail requires a bit more effort than simply pouring Pimm's over lemonade, but shaking four ingredients and topping with bubbly hardly qualifies as challenging bartending. Those aromatic citrus twists you'll discard after expressing their oils add a fleeting perfume that makes each sip feel special, while the strawberry garnish nods to Wimbledon tradition. Serve this alongside smoked salmon canapés, cucumber sandwiches, or fresh oysters—basically anything that benefits from bright, herbaceous flavors and a celebratory mood.
Leave a Comment