Unlike the Pimm’s Cup Cocktail, this Pimm’s Sundowner is a simple Pimm’s cocktail recipe without any fancy garnishing. It is served over ice for a refreshing drink to unwind after a long day.
I don’t drink alcohol often since I’m a lightweight. But Pimm’s is my favorite liquer, so once in a while I do enjoy a cocktail made with Pimm’s. Especially when it is so easy to make, like this Pimm’s Sundowner.
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Why you’ll love this cocktail
- This recipe only uses 4 ingredients.
- It is super easy to make, no shaker or fancy cocktail making equipment required!
- It is extremely refreshing, especially after a long week of work in the summer.
Ingredients and substitutions
As always, you’ll find the complete list of ingredients and quantities in the recipe card at the end of this post. Below are some notes and substitution tips:
- Pimm’s No. 1 – this is a gin-based liqueur and the only alcohol you’ll need for this quick and easy cocktail. Since this is a spiced gin, using a different gin will not work for this cocktail.
- Orange juice – it is best to use fresh squeezed orange juice in this cocktail for the most refreshing flavor. Bottled orange juice will work here in a pinch.
- Apple juice – if you can, fresh apple juice is recommended. You can make it using a juicer or buy fresh apple juice in a bottle. But don’t use apple juice from concentrate.
- Lemonade – fresh lemonade would be great here but I actually used bottle lemonade, it’s already sweetened and makes this recipe super quick and easy.
How to make Pimm’s Sundowner
Add some ice cubes to a small glass. Pour everything over the ice. Stir, garnish with an orange slice if desired, and serve immediately.
I actually adapted this recipe from the Pimm’s website many years ago. They have since taken down the recipe. The original recipe actually called for fresh lemon juice with a dash of sugar syrup. But I thought the lemon flavor was too strong, so I used lemonade instead for a milder drink.
FAQs
“A Sundowner, in colloquial British English, is an alcoholic drink taken after completing the day’s work, usually at sundown.” – Wikipedia
A few years ago, Pimm’s launched a brand new bottle called the Pimm’s Sundowner. This bottle has fruity raspberry and redcurrant flavors. This recipe is not the same as this new drink, since it uses the classic Pimm’s No. 1.
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📖 Recipe card
Pimm’s Sundowner
Ingredients
- 1 oz Pimm’s No. 1
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 1 oz fresh apple juice
- 1 oz lemonade
Instructions
- Make apple juice and orange juice using your juicer/citrus juicer or just buy fresh juice.
- Fill a small glass with several ice cubes.
- Add Pimm’s, juices, lemonade and stir.
- Garnish with an orange wedge, and serve immediately.
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Oh I definitely need to try one of these right now. It looks so refreshing