Etymology

Pimm's Cup

Today it means: A fruit cup that is popular in England, specifically a summer long drink made with an English-style (clear and carbonated) lemonade (sometimes substituted with ginger ale or ginger beer), lemon or lime juice, as well as various chopped garnishes, particularly apple, cucumber, orange, lemon, strawberry and mint or borage, and served in a highball glass. Full definition →

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Named after its creator, James Pimm.

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