Classic Pimms Christmas Punch Cocktail
A festive twist on the classic Pimms punch, loaded with seasonal fruit, herbs, ginger ale, and lemonade. Light, refreshing, and perfect for sharing at any holiday gathering.
Equipment
- Large punch bowl or big glass pitcher
- Long-handled spoon
- Measuring jug
- Sharp knife and cutting board
- Citrus juicer
- Ice scoop
- Serving glasses
- Small tongs
Ingredients
- 500 ml Pimm’s No. 1
- 250 ml gin optional
- 150 ml brandy or orange liqueur
- 750 ml ginger ale
- 750 ml lemonade sparkling or still
- 100 ml simple syrup to taste
- 2 lemons juiced
- 1 orange thinly sliced
- 1 blood orange thinly sliced
- 1 lime cut into wedges
- 1 pear sliced thin
- 1 apple sliced thin
- 0.5 cucumber ribbons or slices
- 6-8 strawberries halved
- fresh mint leaves for garnish
- ice cubes to fill bowl
Instructions
- Fill your punch bowl halfway with ice cubes.
- Pour in Pimm’s No. 1, gin, and brandy.
- Add lemon juice and simple syrup. Stir with a long-handled spoon until mixed.
- Top up with ginger ale and lemonade.
- Add sliced oranges, lemons, blood orange, cucumber, apples, pear, lime, and strawberries.
- Gently stir so you don’t lose all the fizz.
- Garnish with mint leaves and extra fruit. Serve in glasses over ice.
Notes
Skip gin and brandy for a lighter punch. Extra orange and blood orange add more citrusy zing. Adjust simple syrup for sweetness, and serve with extra fruit and mint on the side for garnish.