Meaning of Pimm's Cup | Babel Free

Definitions

1. 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.
2. Alternative letter-case form of Pimm's Cup.
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Examples

“A huge favorite with locals, who swear the Pimm’s Cups are the best in town, it also offers a variety of fresh po’ boys, a hot cheese-drenched ratatouille calzone, spinach-and-artichoke dip, and bruschetta.”

“In the portrait gallery, Pimm’s Cups are served with odd little canapés of smoked venison and bits of quince.”

“We had made a Pimm’s Cup with all the fruit, borage, and mint that the summer cocktail requires.”

“Mouthfeel presents DJ Divorcée and DJ Tip spinning a tribute to Pimm’s Cups, Welsh Corgwn, the Union Jack, and Kate Middleton’s love of drinking parties, just in time for the royal nups.”

““Those don’t look like spritzers,” Ingrid said,[…]. Freya laughed. “It’s the French Opera; I made Pimm’s Cups.” “Um, I think that’s Wimbledon,” Ingrid said. “Um, what is a Pimm’s Cup?” Mardi said. “Pimm’s Cups are traditionally associated with Wimbledon, which starts in three weeks,” I added.”

““Pimm’s cups are traditionally made with lemonade, lemon soda, and ginger beer. We add Créole Shrubb.””

“Here we look onto a sea of diamonds, wear sunhats and shorts out to hunt for our shabby sprig of Christmas evergreen—a local shrub called casuarina—and pretend our Pimm’s cups are mulled wine.”

““[…] I lied and said I have to work, but my plan is to plant myself at the Napoleon House and do some serious day drinking.” Ricki’s eyes lit up. “Ooh, can I come? Their Pimm’s cups are the best.””

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