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Festive Pimms Berry Smash Cocktail

Festive Pimms Berry Smash Cocktail Recipe
This festive cocktail brings together Pimms, cranberry juice, apple cider, and fresh berries with a hint of rosemary and a sparkling finish. Colorful, bright, and super easy to enjoy with friends or at a party.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Serving Size 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Muddler
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Measuring jigger
  • Tall glass or highball glass
  • Bar spoon
  • Small knife and cutting board

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Pimms No. 1
  • 1 oz cranberry juice
  • 1 oz apple cider
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • club soda to top
  • fresh berries raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries
  • fresh rosemary sprig
  • sugared cranberries for garnish
  • lemon slice for garnish
  • ice cubes

Instructions

  • Add berries and a rosemary sprig to a shaker and muddle gently to release juices.
  • Add Pimms, cranberry juice, apple cider, and simple syrup. Fill shaker with ice and shake for 10–15 seconds.
  • Strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
  • Top with club soda for fizz.
  • Garnish with lemon slice, sugared cranberries, and rosemary sprig. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh rosemary or swap for mint if desired. Adjust syrup to taste. For a richer cocktail, top with apple cider instead of club soda. Easily batch in a pitcher for parties—just add bubbles before serving.