Name: Winter Pimm's Cup Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 ounces Pimm's No 1; 1 ounce brandy; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 3 ounces ginger beer (or ginger ale); orange slices, apple slices, rosemary, cinnamon sticks, and cranberries (to garnish)

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This winter Pimm’s Cup is a refreshing seasonal spin on a popular summertime drink. It’s Pimm’s no.1 mixed with brandy, vanilla, and maple syrup and topped with ginger beer. It’s easy to make, fun to sip, and it’s ready in just 5 minutes!

Warm up on cold winter days by wrapping your hands around a hot toddy or a spiked apple cider.

Winter Pimm's in glasses with lots of garnishes

This winter, Pimm’s Cup is everything I love about the classic drink, with a cozy, cold-weather twist. It’s inspired by the old Pimm’s No. 3 (sometimes called Winter Cup), a brandy-based version with notes of caramel, citrus, and spice. My take keeps that same light, bubbly feel but layers in warming flavors like maple syrup, vanilla, ginger beer, and a hint of cinnamon that feel right at home this time of year.

I make it by stirring Pimm’s No. 1 with brandy, vanilla, and maple syrup over ice, then topping it off with spicy ginger beer for a little fizz and bite. The brandy adds a mellow fruitiness, the maple brings gentle sweetness, and the vanilla ties everything together in a way that feels smooth and inviting. It comes together quickly and uses ingredients I almost always have on hand.

And just like any good Pimm’s Cup, the garnishes are half the fun. I load the glasses up with orange and apple slices, cranberries, rosemary sprigs, and cinnamon sticks—basically whatever looks festive and smells amazing. It’s a great make-for-a-crowd drink, perfect for winter happy hours or cozy gatherings, and guaranteed to brighten even the darkest stretch of the season.

Best garnishes for a winter Pimm’s Cup

Pimm’s cups are known for being well-garnished, so don’t hold back! Here are a few of our favorite seasonal garnish ideas to get you started:

Fresh herbs like rosemary or mint
Citrus slices or wedges like orange, lemon, or lime
Apple or pear slices
Slices of fresh or candied ginger
Warm spices like cinnamon sticks or whole star aniseSkewers of cranberries or maraschino cherries

Winter Pimm’s Cup Recipe

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Total: 5

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This winter Pimm's Cup is a refreshing seasonal spin on a popular summertime drink. It's Pimm's no.1 mixed with brandy, vanilla, and maple syrup and topped with ginger beer. It's easy to make, fun to sip, and it's ready in just 5 minutes!

Ingredients

▢ 2 ounces Pimm's No 1
▢ 1 ounce brandy
▢ 1 tablespoon vanilla
▢ 1 tablespoon maple syrup
▢ 3 ounces ginger beer (or ginger ale)
▢ orange slices, apple slices, rosemary, cinnamon sticks, and cranberries (to garnish)

Instructions

Fill a jar or cocktail mixer halfway full with ice. Add the Pimm's, brandy, vanilla, and maple syrup and stir well.
2 ounces Pimm's No 1, 1 ounce brandy, 1 tablespoon vanilla, 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Add ice, and any garnishes you want inside, to a highball glass.
Pour the Pimm's into the glass and then top it with ginger beer and as many garnishes as you can.
3 ounces ginger beer, orange slices, apple slices, rosemary, cinnamon sticks, and cranberries

Notes

The original Pimm’s Cup is known to be a well-garnished drink, so don’t hold back. Add all of the garnishes that you have on hand!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cocktail, Calories: 251kcal (13%), Carbohydrates: 23g (8%), Protein: 0.01g, Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 9mg, Potassium: 66mg (2%), Sugar: 21g (23%), Calcium: 26mg (3%), Iron: 0.2mg (1%)

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