Two Americans tried Pimm's for the first time while in Cambridge punting, and they were blown away by the British summer drink that's a staple in many homes across the UK15:24, 01 Aug 2026Updated 15:24, 01 Aug 2026There's likely nothing more quintessentially British than going punting in Cambridge while sipping on an ice-cold glass of Pimm's, loaded to the brim with strawberries and ice. After all, it's hard not to enjoy such a summer moment.‌This is exactly what two American men decided to do when they tried the delicious drink for the first time, and they were blown away by it. They were wondering what had taken them so long to try it, because it's the ideal thirst-quenching summer drink to be enjoyed with pals, and some don't even realise it's alcohol when they first sample it.‌The pair "sampled it for the first time" while punting, which involves travelling in a flat-bottomed boat propelled with a pole. Kalani, who shares content on TikTok as @kalanighosthunter, and his mate were curious about why the drink had generated such massive hype over the years.‌The duo approached a boat that was offering various kinds of alcoholic drinks, and they both tasted the "UK's drink of the summer".Content cannot be displayed without consentKalani observed that there were "some strawberries in there, some mint," as he took a sip. His companion described it as "so refreshing," but Kalani's single-word assessment was "dangerous".‌"You don't even taste the alcohol," he revealed, while his mate pointed out that on a "very hot day" like when they were out on the boat, all you crave is to gulp it down because it's refreshingly cold.They joked that things could "get interesting" if they carried on downing the Pimm's as though it was just water, rather than a quite strong alcoholic drink.Kalani said: "It kind of reminds me of if I combined a Sprite and iced tea. The strawberries are the best part [...] it has that nice alcohol flavour in there. That was delicious".‌The duo thoroughly enjoyed their punting adventure, describing it as genuinely relaxing, though the Pimm's undoubtedly stole the spotlight for both of them, with Kalani joking he needed a "jug, a pitcher," or "a gallon" of the drink.In the comments section, one person wrote: "Beware because Pimm's doesn't half creep up on you. One minute you're punting along, all civil and elegant, and the next you're pole dancing on the punting pole singing Rihanna at the top of your lungs".Another added: "Pimm's while punting in Cambridge? You, my friend, have hit peak Britishness".Article continues belowSomeone else issued a warning about just how potent Pimm's can be, noting it's 25% alcohol. "I had Pimm's at my wedding. I was having a few between each double vodka, thinking it was just juice. I was hungover for three days".A woman replied: "My mother thought Pimm's was a mixer. She was mixing it with vodka or gin for years. I drank spiked Pimm's as a child because she thought it was just a little bit of vodka or gin with some lemonade and another mixer".How can you prepare a traditional British Pimm's?To prepare a traditional British Pimm's, combine one part Pimm's No.1 with three parts chilled fizzy lemonade, fill the glass or jug with lots of ice, and add generous amounts of fresh mint, cucumber slices, strawberries, and orange wedges.