Hot Vimto
We just don't think there is a better cordial than Vimto. And our Hot Vimto drink is just so cosy, delicious and properly northern! You need it in your cup!
When it comes to a nice cosy drink to warm you up, you can't go far wrong with a cup of mulled Vimto squash!
This epic northern drink is a winter staple. It's warming, cosy, super easy to make, and if you felt so inclined you could drop a shot of rum or whisky in too. Whatever works for you.
Hot Vimto Recipe
Serves – 4
Prep Time – 2 minutes
Cook Time – approx 6 minutes
Total Time – around 8 minutes
Equipment Needed
- Chopping board
- Vegetable knife
- Saucepan
- Ladle
- Mugs for serving
Hot Vimto Ingredients
You'll just need a handful of ingredients to make our easy Hot Vimto squash drink
Okay - you can scale up this recipe really easy - just remember that it's 1 part Vimto squash to 4 parts water
- 250ml Vimto Cordial
- 1 litre water
- 1 orange - sliced into half moons
- 2 star anise
- 4 cloves
How To Make Hot Vimto
It is super easy to make hot Vimto!
Step One - measure out the Vimto
- Pour one part Vimto to four parts water into a saucepan.
Step Two - add the oranges and spices
- Add the orange slices, star anise and cloves to the pan with the Vimto drink.
Step Three - warm the Vimto up
- Warm the Vimto up in the saucepan on the hob over a medium heat. You just want it to warm through, not boil.
Step Four - serve the hot Vimto
- Fish out the star anise and cloves, then ladle the hot Vimto into cups, wrap your hands around it and enjoy.
Optional... If you want to be all fancy about things, you can serve the hot Vimto with a sprig of rosemary and a chunky cinnamon stick. You could also add a shot of rum or whisky
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Hot Vimto
A cosy, sweet and warming Hot Vimto drink that's perfect for winter.
Ingredients
- 250ml Vimto Fruit Cordial
- 1 litre water
- 1 orange - sliced into half moons
- 2 star anise
- 4 cloves
Instructions
- Pour the Vimto and water into a saucepan.
- Add the orange slices, star anise and cloves to the pan with the Vimto drink.
- Warm the Vimto up in the saucepan on the hob over a medium heat. You just want it to warm through, not boil.
- Fish out the star anise and cloves, then ladle the hot Vimto into cups, wrap your hands around it and enjoy.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 79Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 25mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 2gSugar: 7gProtein: 1g
Nutritional content will vary depending on the exact ingredients you use and how careful you are with measuring - this nutritional information is given as a general guide only and may not be accurate - you should always calculate your own nutritional information especially if you have specific dietary requirements.
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Wendy is the creator of Daisies & Pie, a UK food blog sharing easy meals and home lifestyle tips since 2012
