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Pimm’s Cup is synonymous with summer, but let me introduce you to Pimm’s Winter Cup. Perfect for the colder months, it warms you from the inside out. This delightful winter drink combines apple juice infused with caramel, orange slices, and cinnamon sticks, capturing the essence of British style.

2 glass mugs of Pimm's Winter Cup in snow

I originally created this warm Pimm’s Cup cocktail in 2016 and have now updated it with a few new details. This comforting hot toddy is perfect for any chilly evening and holiday gatherings around Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Pouring the warm drink into a glass cup

What is Pimm’s?

Pimm’s is a British liqueur classic drink and quintessential part of traditional English summer drinking culture. First created in 1823 by London bar owner James Pimm, it was originally marketed as a digestive aid. The most famous variety, Pimm’s No. 1 Cup, is a gin-based liqueur infused with a blend of herbs, spices, and fruit extracts, giving it a distinctive, slightly spiced, and citrusy flavor.

Summer PImm’s Cup

The traditional Pimm’s Cup (also known as No. 1 Cup) features Pimm’s mixed with lemonade or ginger ale and garnished with fresh fruit. It’s the perfect summer drink. Pictured below.

Winter Pimm’s Cup

Pimm’s offers their own warming winter drink called Mulled Pimm’s. It’s made with cloudy apple juice, lemon juice, cinnamon, and star anise—a refreshing seasonal twist on the classic.

Cucumber and orange slices line the sides of a tall cocktail glass

Pimm’s Varieties

Over the years, many Pimm’s varieties have been used to create classic cocktails. However, since most are no longer available, it is common to make all Pimm’s Cup cocktails with Pimm’s No. 1.

In addition to the popular No. 1, Pimm’s once offered varieties up to No. 6. Unfortunately, these are no longer available, leaving No. 1 as the only option today.

  • Pimm’s No. 1 – Gin-based liqueur (used for summer fruit cups like the traditional Pimm’s No.1 cup, made with lemonade or ginger ale served in a highball glass)
  • Pimm’s No. 2 – Scotch whiskey
  • Pimm’s No. 3 – Brandy (traditionally used for the winter cup but not available anymore)
  • Pimm’s No. 4 – Rum
  • Pimm’s No. 5 – Rye whiskey
  • Pimm’s No. 6 – Vodka
Holding a hot drink with gloved hands

Serving A Pimm’s Winter Cocktail

I prefer to serve this cocktail in a glass mug, garnished simply with orange slices, apple slices, and a cinnamon stick for a warm and inviting presentation.

If you’ve made my Pimm’s Winter Cup, please leave a star rating in the recipe. If you have a question, you can ask it in the comment box at the bottom of this page.

Showing from above the garnishes of cinnamon stick, apple slice and orange slice

Yield: 2

Pimm’s Winter Cup

Pimm's winter cup is a warm, winterized version of the summer Pimm's No. 1 cup with apple juice infused with caramel, orange and cinnamon. Warm up in British style.

Pimm's winter cup is a warm, winterized drink with Pimm's liqueur, apple juice, caramel, orange and cinnamon.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (473 ml) cloudy apple juice
  • 1 tablespoon caramel sauce
  • 4 slices of orange
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 ounces/ ½ cup (118 ml) Pimm’s liqueur
  • Apple and orange slices for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add the apple juice, caramel, orange slices, 1 cinnamon stick and Pimm’s to a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Warm the apple juice until the caramel melts into the juice, stirring often.
  3. Strain into cups and garnish with apple slices, orange slices and cinnamon sticks.

Nutrition Information

Yield

2

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 387Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 51mgCarbohydrates 71gFiber 1gSugar 59gProtein 1g

This nutrition calculation is provided by Nutronix that is only a guideline and not intended for any particular diet.

© Janette
Cuisine: British / Category: Drinks