English Garden Review
A fruity, summery alcohol-free Pimm’s alternative with strawberry, apple, cucumber, mint and citrus notes.
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English Garden Review
ANON English Garden is designed to do something quite specific: give you the feel of a classic Pimm’s-style summer cup without the alcohol. Pimm’s itself does not currently make an official alcohol-free version, so English Garden fills a useful gap for anyone who misses that fruity, refreshing garden-party serve.
The aroma is immediately familiar. You get apple, strawberry and a slightly syrupy fruitiness, backed up by cucumber, mint and citrus. In the glass it has that golden, amber colour that makes it look much closer to a traditional summer cup than many alcohol-free spirit alternatives.
I tried it mixed with pomegranate and basil tonic over ice, although lemonade, tonic water and ginger ale all make sense as serves. The flavour is fruity, refreshing and very easy to drink. Strawberry and apple come through clearly, while cucumber and mint add freshness. It does a good job of recreating the summer drink experience rather than tasting like a generic soft drink.
The main drawback is sweetness. English Garden is tasty, but I’d have liked a little more bitterness or herbal edge to stop the fruit flavours becoming too soft. If you enjoy dry alcohol-free gins or more bitter aperitifs, this may feel slightly sweet. If you want something for a sunny afternoon with fruit, ice and lemonade, it makes a lot more sense.
Overall, English Garden is a convincing alcohol-free Pimm’s alternative and one of the better summer occasion drinks in the alcohol-free spirits category.
Nutrition
| Nutrition | Per 100ml |
|---|---|
| Calories | 48 kcal |
| ABV | 0.0% |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Gluten-free | Yes |
Main flavours: strawberry, apple, cucumber, mint and citrus.
Ingredients noted: water, sugar, flavouring, caramel colouring concentrate and acidified phosphoric acid.
Best served:
Serve 50ml of English Garden over plenty of ice with lemonade, tonic water or ginger ale. Add strawberries, cucumber, orange slices and fresh mint for the full alcohol-free Pimm’s-style serve.
Pairing recommendation:
Best paired with summer food: BBQ dishes, picnic snacks, salads, strawberries, light brunches, garden party food and sunny afternoon drinking occasions.
Where to Buy English Garden
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| Drink | Score | Type | ABV | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Garden | 65 | Aperitif / Summer Cup | 0.0% | A fruity alcohol-free Pimm’s alternative best served long with lemonade, tonic or ginger ale. |
| Wilfred’s Aperitif | 80 | Aperitif | 0.0% | A more bitter, grown-up aperitif-style option for spritz serves. |
| Roots Divino Rosso | 81 | Aperitif | 0.0% | Italian-style red aperitif with bitter herbal and red-fruit notes. |
| Lyre’s Italian Spritz | 89 | Aperitif | 0.0% | A higher-rated aperitif alternative with a more classic spritz profile. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Pimm’s make an alcohol-free version?
No. Pimm’s does not currently make an official alcohol-free version. ANON English Garden is one of the closest alcohol-free alternatives currently available.
What is ANON English Garden?
ANON English Garden is a 0.0% alcohol-free summer cup inspired by a traditional Pimm’s-style serve. It combines fruit, cucumber, mint and citrus flavours.
What does English Garden taste like?
It tastes fruity, refreshing and summery, with strawberry, apple, cucumber, mint and citrus notes. It is quite sweet, but very easy to drink with a fizzy mixer.
How should you serve English Garden?
Serve it over ice with lemonade for the most traditional Pimm’s-style drink. Tonic water and ginger ale also work well.
Is English Garden alcohol-free?
Yes. ANON English Garden is listed as 0.0% ABV.
Is English Garden vegan?
Yes. English Garden is listed as vegan-friendly.
Is English Garden gluten-free?
Yes. English Garden is listed as gluten-free.
How many calories are in English Garden?
The current MyDryBar review lists English Garden at around 48 calories per 100ml.
Is English Garden a good Pimm’s alternative?
Yes, especially if you want a fruity, refreshing, alcohol-free drink for summer occasions. It is slightly sweet, but it does a good job of recreating the Pimm’s-style drinking experience.
⭐ MyDryBar Final Verdict
ANON English Garden is not the most refined alcohol-free spirit on MyDryBar, but it succeeds at the job it sets out to do. It gives you a fruity, refreshing, summer-cup style drink that genuinely feels close to a Pimm’s serve.
The strawberry, apple, cucumber, mint and citrus flavours work well, especially with lemonade and plenty of garnish. It is slightly too sweet for me and would benefit from more bitterness, but for BBQs, garden parties, Wimbledon afternoons or alcohol-free summer cocktails, it is easy to recommend as a practical Pimm’s alternative.
MyDryBar score: 65/100. A fun, fruity and convincing alcohol-free Pimm’s-style drink, even if it could be a little drier and more balanced.
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