Vimto was originally invented as a medicine or tonic to give you ‘vim’, which means energy or power. So Noel Nichols, who invented it, called his new wonder invention Vim tonic. Then Noel decided that it sounded better as Vimto!
All the recipes I've seen for a cheeky vimto are as follows:
Ingredients for a Cheeky Vimto
Port
WKD® Original Vodka Blue
Quantities for one drink:
1 - 2 oz Port
9 oz Bottle WKD® Original Vodka Blue
Blending Instructions:
Combine both ingredients in a highball glass, stir and serve.
The original Vimto is made from the following:
A secret formula that includes a mix of three fruit juices – grape, blackcurrant and raspberry – along with a mysterious blend of 23 fruit essences, herbs and spices. Only the very best ingredients are used to ensure that Vimto taste.