Pimm's Lemon Mojito Recipe

Muddled lemon and mint make this Pimm's cup variation flavorful and refreshing.

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Updated March 26, 2025

Closeup of the rim of a glass containing a Pimm's lemon mojito cocktail. — Serious Eats / Wes Rowe

Beverage Director Robert Crosson of The Little Owl in New York's West Village came up with this fresh, minty Pimm's drink, made more complex by including all the flavorful juices and oils from a muddled lemon half. Garnish it with fresh mint to boost the minty aroma.

April 2013

Recipe Details

Pimm's Lemon Mojito Recipe

Prep 5 mins

Active 5 mins

Total 5 mins

Serves 1 serving

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Ingredients

1 lemon half
25 fresh mint leaves (from about 3 sprigs)
1 tablespoon sugar
3 ounces Pimm's No. 1
Chilled club soda
Garnish: additional mint sprigs

Directions

Place lemon half, and sugar into cocktail shaker. Muddle to release lemon juice and oil. Add mint leaves and muddle gently, do not grind. Add Pimm's and fill shaker with ice.
Shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Pour into Collins glass unstrained. Top with club soda and garnish with mint.

Special Equipment

Cocktail shaker, muddler

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
645	Calories
3g	Fat
137g	Carbs
8g	Protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories	645
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g	3%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 27mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 137g	50%
Dietary Fiber 21g	74%
Total Sugars 78g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 393mg	1,965%
Calcium 233mg	18%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 1165mg	25%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.