Light & Refreshing light, citrusy aperitivo
Pimm's No. 1
British herbal liqueur with gin base
Historical Context
First served by James Pimm at his London oyster bar in the 1840s; a British summer tradition ever since.
What Does Pimm's No. 1 Taste Like?
Mellow and fruity over a gentle gin base, with citrus, warm spice, and a hint of quinine bitterness. Mild on its own and built to come alive diluted long with lemonade and fruit.
Recipes with Pimm's No. 1
Use Pimm's No. 1 as a Substitute
- In place of Cappelletti Aperitivo Americano Rosso
FAQ
How do you drink Pimm's?
Almost always as a Pimm's Cup: one part Pimm's No. 1 to three parts lemonade over plenty of ice, crowded with cucumber, strawberry, orange, and mint. Ginger ale instead of lemonade gives a spicier glass. At 25% ABV diluted long, it stays a gentle, garden-party drink — the English summer serve since the 1850s.
What is Pimm's made of?
Pimm's No. 1 is a gin-based fruit cup, infused with a secret blend of liqueurs, fruit, and botanicals including quinine. At 25% ABV it is built to be diluted long. James Pimm first served it in his London oyster bar in the 1840s, and it remains the heart of the Pimm's Cup.
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