Pimm’s Cup and Strawberries and Cream: Wimbledon’s Quintessential English Indulgences
Pimm’s Cup is a quintessential English beverage traditionally served during Wimbledon’s tennis tournament. I describe it as an English sangria. It goes well with strawberries and cream which are also served during Wimbledon.
Would you like to watch Wimbledon the way they do in London? You’ll need a Pimm’s Cup!
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Well read on, as all you need is a bottle of Pimm’s No. 1 Cup, white wine, some fruit, and cream and BevMo! wants to help you with that list of ingredients! (SEE GIVEAWAY BELOW)*
An English Tradition
Having a Pimm’s Cup with strawberries and cream is the equivalent to having a hot dog and beer at a baseball game in the US. Last year, the Olympics banned Pimm’s from Wimbledon, which prompted the UK’s number one tennis player, Andy Murray’s mother to say, “No point going then.” -from Reuters.
If you’re not from the UK, you’re probably wondering what Pimm’s No. 1 Cup is, right? It is an English liqueur which is used to make the British equivalent of a Spanish sangria (lovely with tapas)!
Another mixed fruit recipe: Italian Macedonia fruit salad.
Pimm’s No. 1 Cup is not too strong and has some light herbal flavors; but don’t let this scare you as it has a lovely flavor.
My English cousin, Denisa, who I introduced you to with my chocolate bread pudding recipe, makes a fabulous Pimm’s Cup. I know this, because I’ve tasted it, and everyone who has it, asks her for the recipe. In fact, when I was asking her permission to write this post, she laughed and said someone had just asked her for the recipe that day!
Denisa’s fruits of choice are nectarines, apples, grapes, bananas and strawberries. Cucumbers are lovely for a bit of contrasting color in the drink, but both Denisa and I prefer the flavor of just the fruit. Feel free to use whatever fruit you like, as you really can’t go wrong.
Denisa’s Pimm’s Cup Punch
Recipe by Denisa Lee serves 8-10
FULL PRINTABLE RECIPE BELOW
Ingredients
- Pimm’s liqueur
- nectarines
- apple
- grapes
- strawberries
- cucumber
- white wine
- lemon lime soda
Plan to make this in advance as the fruit needs to steep.
Directions
Place all the cut up fruit in a large bowl or punch bowl, then pour the bottle of Pimm’s over the fruit, cover and set aside for 2-3 hours. Keeping it refrigerated is preferable, but not necessary.
Now add the chilled white wine and lemon-lime soda, and serve in tall glasses.
Pimm's Cup
Special Equipment
- 12 tall glasses for Pimm's Cup, mojitos, etc.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle Pimm's No. 1 Cup Liqueur 750 ml (available at BevMo!)
- 2 nectarines cut into nibble size pieces
- 1 apple cut into nibble size pieces
- 1 small bunch grapes cut into halves if they are large
- 6 strawberries cut up
- 1 small cucumber sliced (optional)
- 2 bottles dry white wine 750 ml each
- 24 oz lemon lime soda 2 cans (with sugar, no high fructose corn syrup)
Instructions
- Place all the cut up fruit in a large bowl or punch bowl, then pour the bottle of Pimm's over the fruit.
- Cover and refrigerate (if possible) for 2-3 hours.
- Now add the chilled white wine and lemon-lime soda, and serve in tall glasses.
Notes
- Mix and match the fruit to your liking.
Nutrition
Strawberries and Cream
- fresh, organic strawberries
- organic, fresh whipping cream*
Cut up the strawberries and place in serving bowls. Whip the cream lightly, and pour/dollop on top of the strawberries.
*In the US, we don’t have the choices that the Brits have when it comes to types of cream, so the best we can do is buy organic, and lightly whip it. It is much too runny to pour over strawberries and other fruits/desserts like they do in Britain. :(
Now go an enjoy Wimbledon like an Englishman (or Englishwoman)!
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I love Pimm’s Cup. It’s totally summer in a glass. Will your cousin come make one for me too :-)
I’m sure she would, Kelly! Good luck!
Well, you would think this English girls favorite mixed drink should be a Pimm’s cup and it is one of my favorites, but I would have to say a good old fashioned Tanqueray and tonic, with a lime. Great giveaway :)
Love that too, Janette! Good luck!
love Pimm’s cup! Let’s drink some together this summer!
Sounds like a very good plan!
:)
Lovely Christina! How funny we both were thinking Wimbledon! Love your pics too!
You know what they say? “Great minds think alike!” :)
That is a party in a cup if I have ever seen one! What fun.
That’s the perfect way to put it, Cathy! Plus, you’re getting part of your day’s recommended daily allowance of fruit! Win-Win! ;)
I have never even seen such thing as Pimm’s :) I think time to think about visiting UK :D
Oh, if you can, definitely visit the UK! There’s so much to see and do and eat! I wish I could go a couple of times a year, just to stock up on food I love!
Ooh I have never thought to add wine as well as Sprite! Thanks for the idea. Oh, and I love cukes in my Pimm’s!
You’re welcome! Let me know how you like it. I’ve always used a dry white wine, but have been thinking about experimenting with a sweeter wine, too. Could be interesting!
Please tell your lovely cousin thank you from me for a wonderful recipe, I adore Pimms, I will make ti definitely and it’s perfect with strawberries and cream.
I will pass on your message, and I’m sure she’ll be delighted to hear it! :) Thank you so much!