Alcohol-free Pimms
ENGLISH GARDEN SUMMARY
Name – English Garden
Producer – Anon
Type – non-alcoholic pimms
Alcohol content – 0.0%
MyDryBar Rating – 65/100
Drink review – If you’ve given up alcohol and really miss a Pimm’s on a summer’s day then I don’t think there is any better alternative than Anon’s English Garden. Full of great fruit flavours and perfect with a fizzy mixer this drink is bound to get a following soon.
Sorry folks, let me dispense some bad news – Pimms does not actually make an alcohol-free spirit. However here’s the good news, drinks company ANON (an alcohol-free spirit manufacturer based in the UK) has taken it upon itself to create an award-winning, alcohol-free Pimms alternative named – ENGLISH GARDEN.
Looking for a good alcohol-free Pimms alternative? English Garden by ANON is one of the few drinks specifically created to recreate the fruity, refreshing flavour of a traditional Pimms Cup. Combining strawberry, apple, cucumber, mint and citrus notes, it’s designed for summer garden parties, BBQs, Wimbledon afternoons and alcohol-free cocktails. In this review we test whether it genuinely captures the classic Pimms experience.
I tried English Garden by pouring a shot of it (from a 20cl bottle) and mixing it with a pomegranate and basil tonic from Double Dutch and adding ice.
The question is, was English Garden full of roses … or one full of weeds? Well, you’ll just need to read the review below to find out.
| Feature | English Garden |
|---|---|
| Drink Style | Alcohol-free Pimms alternative / summer cup |
| ABV | 0.0% |
| Calories | Approx. 37–48 kcal per 100ml |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Gluten Free | Yes |
| Main Flavours | Strawberry, apple, cucumber, mint, citrus |
| Best Served With | Lemonade, tonic water or ginger ale |
| Best For | Garden parties, BBQs, Wimbledon, summer cocktails |
| Country | UK |
| MyDryBar Score | 65/100 |
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.
Buy Alcohol-free Pimms
It’s a shame but there aren’t many stores that sell this tasty AF Pimms but I did find it on the following online specialists below.
Wise Bartender is a very well-respected alcohol-free retailer with a great selection of booze-free drinks and an easy-to-use site.
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.
Nutrition & Calories
– per 100ml
Type – alcohol-free Pimms alternative
Creators – ANON
Country – UK
Alcohol content – 0%
Calories –48
Ingredients –
Water, sugar, flavouring, colouring concentrate from caramel, acidified phosphoric acid
Vegan friendly? – yes
Gluten-free? – yes
Availability UK/EU – medium
Availability US/ CAN – very hard
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.
