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Ramadan Vimto

Ramadan Vimto

5 min Easy 4 servings

Serves 4 · Total 5 min

Photo: Pshahma / CC BY-SA 4.0

A deep purple, fruity-sweet cordial diluted with cold water and ice, sometimes topped with chopped fruit. Vimto became an only-in-Ramadan obsession across the Gulf, with bottles flying off shelves the moment the month begins.

Quick answer: 5 min in total · serves 4 · main ingredients: Vimto cordial syrup · amounts in metric and US

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Ingredients

  • 100 ml 0.4 cup Vimto cordial syrup
  • 100 ml 0.4 cup Milk, evaporated milk, for a creamy version (optional) (Optional)
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp Grated coconut, desiccated coconut, for garnish (Optional)

Steps

  1. Chill the water, and the evaporated milk if you are using it, in the fridge first so the drink stays cold and does not water down as the ice melts.
  2. Fill a large jug halfway with ice cubes.
  3. Pour in the Vimto syrup and top up with cold water, stirring to mix, to taste strength.
  4. For a creamier version, stir in the evaporated milk.
  5. Pour into glasses, scatter a little desiccated coconut on top if using, and serve ice-cold.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Ramadan Vimto take?

5 minutes in total.

Is Ramadan Vimto hard to make?

Degchi rates it easy. The method has 5 steps.

How many people does Ramadan Vimto serve?

This recipe serves 4. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.

Is Ramadan Vimto halal, vegetarian or eggless?

It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.

What will I probably need to buy for Ramadan Vimto?

Lentils, grains and other dry goods: vimto cordial syrup.

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