TÖST of Summer is a bright, refreshing warm-weather cocktail made with Pimm’s Cup, TÖST, ginger syrup, fresh lemon juice, and muddled cucumber chunks. Light, sparkling, and full of seasonal flavor, this summer cocktail is perfect for outdoor entertaining, patio dinners, beach weekends, and casual gatherings with friends.
The cucumber is muddled with lemon juice and ginger syrup to create a crisp, cooling base with citrus brightness and subtle spice. Pimm’s Cup adds the classic cocktail structure, while TÖST finishes the drink with delicate bubbles and a lighter, more refreshing sparkling finish. Garnished with a cucumber wheel and seasonal fruit, the cocktail feels colorful, polished, and easy to serve for summer hosting.
This sparkling cucumber cocktail works especially well for cookouts, picnics, rooftop parties, and long afternoons outside because it feels fresh and easy to sip without being overly sweet or heavy. The cucumber keeps the drink cooling and clean, the lemon adds sharpness and balance, and the ginger syrup brings warmth and depth that make the flavor more layered and interesting.
Although the original recipe includes Pimm’s Cup, this drink can easily be adapted into a non-alcoholic cocktail by leaving it out or replacing it with a zero-proof aperitif. Even without alcohol, the combination of cucumber, ginger, lemon, fruit garnish, and TÖST creates a complete flavor profile that still feels elevated and celebratory.
The non-alcoholic appeal is especially strong because TÖST adds sparkle, body, and wine-like complexity, helping the zero-proof version feel just as refreshing and thoughtfully crafted as the original cocktail.
