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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!

Pimm's Jug Summer Drink Recipe with Strawberries, Oranges, Cucumber and More

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.

Make a Pimm's Cocktail Jug for Your Next Summer Party

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!

Pimm's Cocktail in a Large Glass Canister for Outdoor Entertaining - Pimms Jug Recipe

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.

Pimm's Punch Cocktail Served in Pretty Bee Glass

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?

How to Serve Pimm’s at a Party

For smaller groups, I make each Pimm’s cocktail by the glass. Having the produce washed and cut ahead of time makes it easy.

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.

Pimm's Cocktail in Stemmed Glass with Fresh Strawberries, Cucumber, Mint and Citrus

What’s in a Pimm’s cup?

An ounce (or so) of Pimm’s in a glass, followed by a scoop or two from the jug is all it takes to make this delicious beverage. Of course, the alcohol can be left out for the non-drinkers too. For them, it’s a refreshing option to plain old boring water.

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 ;)

Summer Pimm's Cocktail Jug with Fresh Fruit

Convinced yet? It’s hard to resist a garden-fresh drink that looks so pretty, right?!

Large Jug of Pimm's with Pretty Bee Glasses

How to Make a Pimm’s Jug

Ingredients

  • blood orange
  • lemon
  • lime
  • strawberries
  • cucumber
  • fresh mint
  • ice
  • soda water
  • sparkling lemonade
  • Pimm’s

The full list of ingredient measurements and instructions are in the printable recipe card below.

Pimm’s Jug Directions

  1. Start by placing the sliced orange, lime, 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 ounce Pimm’s to a large glass. Top with jug mixture, making sure to get both fruit and liquid. Add more ice if preferred.

Quick Pimm’s Drink

If you’re looking for something easier, Pimm’s can be mixed with simple ginger ale followed by a squeeze of lemon. You can garnish with any of the fresh produce mentioned in the recipe, or forgo it altogether.

Play around with flavours to come up with your own Pimm’s recipe.

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Pimm’s Jug

Pimm's Cup Summer Drink Recipe - Make this Pimm's cocktail jug for your next outdoor party!
Make this Pimm's punch cocktail jug for your next outdoor party. Fresh, delicious and super easy to put together!
Total Time 10 minutes
Serving Size 12

Ingredients

  • 1 blood orange, sliced
  • 1 lime, sliced
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 1 pound strawberries, hulled and cut in half
  • 1 medium English cucumber, sliced
  • 12 fresh mint leaves, torn in half
  • 3 cups ice
  • 1 liter soda water
  • 750 milliliters sparkling lemonade
  • 12 ounces Pimm’s

Instructions

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

Notes

  • If you’re looking for something easier, Pimm’s can be mixed with simple ginger ale followed by a squeeze of lemon. You can garnish with any of the fresh produce mentioned in the recipe, or forgo it altogether.

Be sure to pin this delicious patio drink for later!

Pimm's Cocktail Jug

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8 Comments

  1. This looks so delicious, Shauna! I was first introduced to Pimm’s when my best friend brought it home from Europe, I’ve never tried it with this recipe. Sounds amazing!!

  2. This one is a current household favourite! We toasted the Royal wedding with a refreshing Pimm’s Cup, and it’s been our go-to ever since. We love that you can reduce the amount of Pimm’s without completely changing the flavour. For presentation, this one is just so much fun!

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