A traditional Pimm’s cocktail is great but my Pimm’s cocktail is even better. This Pimm’s Spritz takes a classic Pimm’s to the next level by mixing Pimm’s and Prosecco to make a fruity and bubbly cocktail. A perfect Wimbledon tennis cocktail and an easy summer party drink to make at home.
This Pimms spritz is the perfect summer drink, it’s light, fruity and fresh. Enjoy this easy Pimms drink in a gorgeous vintage champagne glass in the sunshine with friends. Simply pour your Pimms and prosecco, top with lemonade and serve!
Why you’ll love this recipe
- It is the perfect summer drink! Pimms is a classic British summertime drink but I must say making it into this Pimms cocktail is an upgrade.
- If you like a strong drink, this is the one for you. It pairs Pimms with prosecco but you can always reduce the alcohol level by topping up your Pimms just with lemonade.
- A Pimm’s and Prosecco cocktail is so fruity and refreshing.
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How to Make
Top Tips
Substitutions and Variations
Making Ahead Options
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Can you get drunk on Pimm’s?
What’s Pimm’s made of?
What is the flavor of Pimms?
What is the main alcohol in Pimms?
Ingredients
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Pimms
This easy Pimms spritz wouldn’t be the same without the summertime classic flavours and toppings of Pimms. It’s fruity and refreshing and works perfectly with sliced fruit in an easy Pimms cocktail. You can also swap out the Pimms for another brand ( for example, Sainsbury’s Pitcher or Asda’s Summer Cup for a couple of lower-budget alternatives).
Prosecco
The perfect Pimms paring, prosecco is light and bubbly! You can even make this into a luxury Pimms spritz by adding champagne instead of prosecco to your Pimms. This drink would be perfect for the cocktail or a summer wedding or to pair with tiny sandwiches at an afternoon tea.
How to make – step by step
Simply measure your Pimm’s, top with Prosecco and lemonade and enjoy!
You can use frozen strawberries instead of ice in your Pimms spritz, they defrost quickly and won’t water down your drink! Win – Win.
Top Tips
- Swap out your prosecco with Champagne for an elegant and pimped-up Pimm’s cocktail.
- Use frozen strawberries instead of ice for your easy Pimms cocktail. They defrost nice and quickly so you can still enjoy a Pimms-soaked strawberry!
Substitutions and variations
Other brands of Pimms drink could be used instead of Pimms.
Asda has its own brand called Summer Cup, and Sainsbury’s offers Pitchers. These are both great, own-brand gin liqueurs that go perfectly in this easy Pimms cocktail.
You can also swap out the Prosecco for all lemonade if you would prefer a lower alcohol Pimms cocktail. Just remember that Pimms contains alcohol whether or not you top it with Prosecco or lemonade.
Making ahead-of-time options
Pimm’s is best enjoyed when served and made fresh. This cocktail only takes a couple of minutes to whip up so I would suggest making this just before you plan to serve.
The good part about pimm’s is you can prepare the fruit and topping in advance and keep in the fridge until ready.
You can also make this easy Pimms spritz into a large pourable drink by scaling up the Pimms, prosecco and lemonade.
If you want to help keep the drink cold you can freeze the strawberries in advance and use them instead of ice cubes. They don’t take long to defrost so you will still be able to eat them once you’ve enjoyed your Pimm’s Spritz.
FAQS
Can you get drunk on Pimm’s?
Yes, you can get drunk on Pimms. Pimm’s has a alcohol volume of 25%.
My Pimms cocktail contains Pimms and Prosecco so please drink responsibly. It should not be served to anyone under the age of 18.
What’s Pimm’s made of?
Pimms is a gin-based drink that has a fruity taste and is made to pair with lemonade and fresh fruit.
What is the flavor of Pimms?
Pimm’s is made with gin and has a fruity, slightly spiced flavour. There are tastes of juicy fruit like apple but also a hint of tea. Without being diluted, Pimm’s is not sweet which is why you need the lemonade to add that sweetness to the finished cocktail. It has been created to balance with the lemonade and the genius’s at Pimm’s have managed to do that incredibly well.
What is the main alcohol in Pimms?
The main alcohol in Pimm’s is gin. Drinking a Pimms cup cocktail is like enjoying a turbo Gin & Tonic. A Pimm’s is the most perfect summertime drink. A British traditional drink which is loved by all.
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Recipe
Pimm’s Cocktail – Easy Pimm’s Spritz
Equipment
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
- Ice Cubes (optional – see notes below)
- 2 Frozen Strawberries
- 50 ml Pimm's
- 50 ml Prosecco
- 100 ml Lemonade
- 1 slice Orange
- 2 slices cucumber
- 1 sprig fresh mint
Instructions
- Add the frozen strawberries, orange slice and cucumber slices into the cocktail glass.
- Measure and pour in the 50ml Pimm's and 50ml Prosecco.
- Top up with lemonade.
- Add a sprig of fresh mint and serve.
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Notes
- I use frozen whole strawberries for this cocktail as it saves using ice but also chills the glass. You can still use ice of course.
- Best served straight away to help keep the bubbles.
Nutrition
Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
This is the perfect summer cocktail for brunch! My friends and I enjoyed this light and bubbly drink! So refreshing!
A Pimm’s centred brunch sounds like a great start to the weekend.
I love this, we all love this!
I’m so glad to hear it. Thank you for letting me know!
This Pimm’s cocktail is perfect for summer entertaining! I love the idea of using frozen strawberries as the ice.
Using strawberries as ice cubes really helps keeps drinks cool. Also a tasty snack!
The Prosecco addition just takes this cocktail to the next level!! So light and refreshing, it’s definitely one I’ll be making all summer long!
That is so lovely to hear. I hope you enjoy it all summer x
The perfect summer drink – love the idea of using frozen strawberries as ice cubes! Genius!
I’m glad you like it.
It had been so long since I tried Pimm’s, and this cocktail was a great reminder of how delicious it is! I’ll keep making it!
I love how Pimm’s can be pimped up!
I made this for a BBQ and it went down very well. So refreshing and easy to make.
I’m so glad x
This is exactly the kind of cocktail I love! I just want the flavor and a little alcohol. I don’t want those cocktails that will knock me out if I’m not careful. LOL
They always knock me out no matter what I have!
We made these cocktails for July 4th weekend and they were a huge hit! Thanks so much for sharing!
I’m so glad they were enjoyed.