Pimm's Royale
Curiada Ingredients
Directions
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Chill flute glass
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Pour Pimm's into chilled flute
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Add orange curaçao
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Top with chilled champagne
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Garnish with seasonal berries and cucumber peel
Cocktail Description
This effervescent twist on the classic Pimm's Cup trades soda water for champagne, turning a garden party favorite into something worthy of popping bottles.
The Pimm's Royale delivers all the herbal, fruity complexity of Pimm's No. 1—think gin-based liqueur with hints of spice and citrus—enhanced by the bright orange notes of dry curaçao and lifted by champagne's crisp bubbles. It's lighter and more refined than the traditional version, with a drier finish that lets the botanicals shine through. This is dead simple to make: just pour, top, and garnish with whatever seasonal berries look good and a ribbon of cucumber peel for that signature Pimm's freshness. Serve it at brunches, garden gatherings, or any celebration where you want something festive but not cloyingly sweet. The drink pairs beautifully with light fare—smoked salmon canapés, fresh salads with citrus vinaigrette, or a cheese board featuring creamy brie and aged cheddar. It's sophisticated enough for special occasions but approachable enough that you won't need a degree in mixology to nail it.
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