Is Alcohol-free Pimms any good?

Taste

If you are a fan of a fruity and refreshing Pimm’s taste then you are going to be happy with ANON’s English Garden. It really does taste like you’re drinking a classic glass of Pimm’s. You get all sorts of fruit flavours including classic summer fruits (strawberry and apple) as well as hints of mint and cucumber to add to the freshness. The pomegranate and basil tonic I added also helped to compliment the flavours and recreate a drink perfect for summer. It was really tasty but my only complaint would be that it was a little too sweet for me and really could do with a bitter edge to balance it.

Aroma & Appearance

The aroma English Garden gives off is very similar to Pimm’s. You can certainly pick out the likes of apples and strawberries. It also looks just like Pimm’s with that golden syrupy colour.

What Is English Garden?

English Garden is a 0.0% alcohol-free summer cup created by UK producer ANON Drinks. Inspired by the classic British Pimms serve, it combines summer fruits, cucumber, mint and citrus flavours to create a refreshing non-alcoholic alternative that can be mixed with lemonade, tonic or sparkling mixers. The drink has won awards at both the London Spirit Awards and Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards. This alcohol-free Pimm’s is suitable for a wide audience given its vegan-friendly, gluten-free and fairly low in sugars.

Who Will Enjoy English Garden?

This drink is ideal for:

• Former Pimms drinkers
• Summer BBQs
• Garden parties
• Wimbledon viewing
• Alcohol-free brunches
• People who enjoy fruity botanical drinks

However, if you prefer drier alcohol-free spirits such as alcohol-free gin, you may find English Garden slightly sweet.

Best Ways To Serve English Garden

Classic Pimms Style

• 50ml English Garden
• Lemonade
• Strawberries
• Cucumber
• Orange slices
• Mint
• Plenty of ice

Garden Tonic

• 50ml English Garden
• Premium tonic water
• Cucumber ribbon
• Mint garnish

Ginger Garden

• 50ml English Garden
• Ginger ale
• Lime wedge
• Cucumber slices

These serving suggestions align with traditional Pimms serves and recommendations from both bartenders and the producer … but are all alcohol-free.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does Pimms make an alcohol-free version?

No. Pimms does not currently produce an official alcohol-free Pimms. English Garden by ANON is one of the closest alternatives currently available.

• What does English Garden taste like?

It combines strawberry, apple, cucumber, mint and citrus flavours to recreate the fruity and refreshing character associated with a traditional Pimms serve.

• Is English Garden vegan?

Yes, English Garden is vegan-friendly and gluten-free.

• What mixer works best with English Garden?

Lemonade is the most traditional choice, although tonic water and ginger ale also work very well.

Final Thoughts

English Garden is one of the more convincing alcohol-free alternatives to Pimms currently available in the UK. The combination of cucumber, mint, strawberry and citrus flavours successfully recreates the refreshing summer feel that makes a traditional Pimms serve so popular during warmer months.

Whilst it may be slightly sweeter than a classic Pimms for some drinkers, it works particularly well served over ice with lemonade, fresh fruit and plenty of garnish. It feels more like a proper summer occasion drink than many other alcohol-free spirit alternatives currently on the market.

For garden parties, BBQs, Wimbledon afternoons or alcohol-free summer cocktails, English Garden is an enjoyable and easy-drinking option that delivers a genuinely refreshing experience without the alcohol.

If you are specifically searching for a non-alcoholic Pimms alternative, this is currently one of the closest options available.