Pep Lime Juice Cordial is a non-alcoholic cordial produced by Peptang (Premier Foods Ltd.), one of Kenya’s major beverage producers. It’s a concentrated lime-flavoured syrup (cordial), formulated to be diluted before drinking. The product is offered in several sizes (e.g. 700 ml, 1.5 L), commonly used as a mixer in mocktails, sodas, or even cocktails. Its formulation includes lime juice (minimum ~10 %), sugar, citric acid, flavourings, and permitted colourings. It’s popular locally as a refreshing and affordable way to enjoy citrus drinks.
Tasting Notes:
- Appearance: Bright syrupy green-yellow, thick viscous consistency before dilution; becomes pale lime when mixed.
- Aroma: Sharp fresh lime zest, with sugary sweetness; light citric tang.
- Palate: Sweet entrance, balanced by tart citrus (lime) acidity; noticeably sugary but tempered by the lime’s brightness.
- Finish: Clean and refreshing citrus finish, with lingering sweetness.
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ABV: 0 %
Serving Suggestions: Best when diluted (common ratio ~1 part cordial to 2-4 parts water or soda) to make limeade or soft drinks. Works well as a mixer in cocktails (e.g. gin & tonic, vodka soda) or mocktails. Use over ice for a cooling summer drink, or as a drizzle in desserts needing acid/sweet balance (like fruit salad or sorbet).