British · drink
Pimm's Cup
Pimm's Cup reads citrus 6.1, fruity 5.8 and sweetness 4.8 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a British drink, about 10 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 7.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 0.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.8 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 6.1 · Fruity 5.8 · Sweetness 4.8 · Sourness 4.2 · Floral 3.5 · Herbaceous 3.0 · Richness 0.6
What's in it (7)
- 1 1/2 cups Pimm's No. 1
- 4 cups lemonade
- 1/4 cucumber slices
- 8 strawberries
- 1 orange slices
- 6 sprigs mint
- 2 cups ice
Time & effort: about 10 min (5 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 148 kcal, 0.2 g protein, 0.5 g fat, 37.9 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Fill a large jug with ice, pour in Pimm's, and top with three parts lemonade or ginger ale.
- Add generous amounts of sliced cucumber, halved strawberries, orange slices, and fresh mint.
- Stir gently and serve immediately in tall glasses.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.