Pimm’s Cocktail Jug for Your Next Outdoor Party

Make a Pimm’s cocktail jug for your next outdoor party. A fresh and delicious boozy punch recipe with strawberries, cucumbers, mint and more. The perfect drink for spring or summer!

Welcome to week two of the OUTDOOR EXTRAVAGANZA! If you missed last week’s blog hop, be sure to check out my tomato sauce garden gift basket, as well as the other lovely gardening ideas from this year’s participants.

This time, it’s all about Outdoor Decorating & Entertaining. Ready to host a spring or summer outdoor party? If so, mix up a big jug of this delicious Pimm’s cocktail.

Several summers ago, we were golfing with friends and I was offered a Pimm’s cup. Excuse me? A what?

As soon as I heard cucumbers, strawberries, mint… I immediately said YES without knowing the remaining ingredients. It was a super hot day, and those first 3 ingredients sounded so refreshing. After my first sip, I was hooked. The English were on to something!

Typically, I stay away from overly sweet or sour drinks. This one is a nice balance between the two.

And, although I’m not a gin kind of girl (tastes like soap to me), I do enjoy Pimm’s. Maybe it’s the flavour of the herbs in the original Pimm’s No. 1 recipe that agrees with me, not sure. Only the makers know the ingredients and ratios in this gin-based apéritif, so it’s a bit of mystery.

What I do know as far as cocktail jugs go, this one tastes great. Especially when combined with citrus, berries, mint and cucumber. Maybe not traditional Pimm’s, but my take on it.

And for the mix, some sparkling lemonade cut with a bit of soda water is my favourite. I’ve done some experimenting to get it just right and I prefer Pimm’s with soda water. Isn’t it pretty?

Larger outdoor parties, however, call for a pre-made Pimm’s jug or pitcher where guests can simply help themselves. I guess you could call it Pimm’s punch.

And isn’t it great that it’s a snack too?! I love those kinds of cocktails! You know, get your intake of fruits and veggies ;)

Convinced yet? If you’re looking for something easier, Pimm’s can be mixed with simple ginger ale followed by a squeeze of lemon. Play around with flavours to come up with your own Pimm’s recipe.

How to Make a Pimm’s Jug

For other refreshing drink ideas, check out my berry and mint green iced tea, bourbon mint lemonade OR cucumber basil mojito. Cheers!

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Pimm’s Jug

Make this Pimm's punch cocktail jug for your next outdoor party. Fresh, delicious and super easy to put together!

Course Drinks

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 12

Ingredients

• 1 Blood Orange, sliced
• 1 Lime, sliced
• 1 Lemon, sliced
• 1 lb. Strawberries, hulled and cut in half
• 1 Medium English Cucumber, sliced
• 12 Large Mint Leaves, torn in half
• 3 cups Ice
• 1 L Bottle Soda Water
• 750 mL Bottle Sparkling Lemonade
• 12 oz. Pimm’s

Instructions

1. Place orange, lime, lemon, strawberries, cucumber and mint into a large glass canister or jug. Top with ice.
2. Slowly pour in soda water and sparkling lemonade.
3. To serve, add 1 oz. Pimm’s to a large glass. Top with jug mixture, making sure to get both fruit and liquid. Add more ice if preferred.

Be sure to pin this delicious patio drink for later!

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Next Thursday is Outdoor Build-it & Paint Projects. Hope to see you there!

As well, mark your calendars for our big Outdoor Extravaganza wrap-up link party on Friday, May 26th where you can share any outdoor projects new and old.

Thanks for stopping by. Wishing my Canadian friends a happy Victoria Day long weekend :)