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Happy Cocktail Saturday guys!!
I decided to celebrate the first Saturday of June with an extra summery drink, the Pimms Cupโฆor Pimms Punch Bowl (or even Pimms Pitcher) filled with some of summerโs best, plus my very favorite Elderflower liqueur. Since June is here, itโs time to kick off โSummertime Cocktail Saturdayโ! Every Saturday Iโll be posting a new summer inspired cocktail recipeโฆyes, meaning all summer long weโll be drinking summeryย cocktails. Saturdays are about to be SO much more fun.
Soย letโs chat about theย Pimmsย in this cocktail. Pimms is something new to me, but Iโm loving this gin based alcohol. Itโs perfect for pairing with summer fruits, and I LOVE it with St-Germain, aka Elderflower liqueur. Itโs just super fun, fruity and refreshing.
Hereโs how this drink goes. Add everything to a glass, bowl, or giant pitcher and DONE. Yes, itโs as simple as that. If you wanted to take things a step further, you could soak the fruits in the boozy mix for a few hours before serving for some serious flavor, but if time is short, no biggie!
I garnished my cocktail with some fresh thyme, mint, and flowers. Pretty and delicious!
I decided it might be best to give you guys both the single serve version and the party style version, because sometimes you just need one cocktailโฆand other times you need to hydrate a crowd. Plus, all summer parties need this fun drink, trust me.
Strawberry Melon Elderflower Pimms Cup
Ingredients
- 4 cucumber slices
- 2 strawberries sliced
- 4 melon balls
- 2-3 lemons slices
- 3 ounces Pimms No 1
- 1 1/2 ounces Elderflower liquor, (St-Germain)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- crushed ice
- ginger beer, for topping
- fresh thyme and mint, for serving
Instructions
- 1. In the bottom of a tall glass, layer the cucumbers, strawberries, melon balls, and lemon slices, filling the glass about half way. Pour the Pimms, Elderflower liquor, and lemon juice over the cucumbers and fruit. Gently stir to combine. Add crushed ice and then top with ginger beer. Garnish with thyme and mint. Drink up!
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Strawberry Melon Elderflower Pimms Punch
Ingredients
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup melon balls
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 bottle (750 ml) Pimms No 1
- 1 1/2 cups Elderflower liquor, (St. Germain)
- 1 cup lemon juice
- crushed ice
- 3-4 cups ginger beer, for topping
- fresh thyme and mint, for topping
Instructions
- 1. In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the cucumbers, strawberries, melon balls, lemon slices, Pimms, Elderflower liquor, and lemon juice. Stir to combine. 2. Chill in the fridge until ready to serve. Just before serving, add the ginger beer. 3. Fill glasses with ice and pour over the Pimms Punch mixture. Garnish with thyme and mint. Drink up!
Nutrition
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
Cheers to cocktail Saturdayโฆthe summer edition!
I made this for a Gin cocktail party. Everyone loved it!
Hi Suzanne,
Happy Sunday!! Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad to hear it was enjoyed. Happy Holidays!? xx
What kind of melon do you use for this? I can’t wait!
Hey Ashley,
I used cantaloup, but use what you like! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
I love how light and summery this pretty cocktail looks!
Thank you Laura!
Thank you for the explanation. I’ve never been able to find out just what Pimm’s is. Gin-based? I am in! That looks and sounds fabulous. I will definitely try this.
I hope you love it Nar! Thank you!
I’m not really a drinker, but I’d trust anything alcoholic you put in a glass in front of me. You always have such exceptional flavor pairings!
Haha, too funny! Thanks Christine, so happy you like them!
This is the prettiest summer drink ever. I can’t wait to make this for a party. Gorgeous pics.
Awh, thank you so much Asha! Hope you love them!!
Wow. Looks so pretty and refreshing. Love your photos!
Thank you so much Katherine, so happy you like them!
I love the idea to find in my inbox and cocktail recipe on Saturdays during the summer. Then, I can do some work in the afternoon with a fruity drink.
Perfect for a Saturday afternoon! Thank you Carlos!
Love this Tieghan. Pimms is like the national drink of British summer time. I will definitely be enjoying these for the summer!
I hope you love this, Debs! Thank you!