These Are Cairo’s Most Curious Drink Concoctions
You might have heard of ‘Kathafa’, but have you been properly introduced to ‘Batoot’?
Midnight hours often lead us to the kitchen, and no more faithful companion exists there than a blender. As the youngins on TikTok would say: “You know a blender hates to see me coming…”
While we’ve all experimented with all the flavours, fruits, and syrups out there—some successfully, others… not so much—there are those who’ve made it their bread and butter to serve up some of the most outrageous-sounding combinations and concoctions in the form of an iced-out, refreshing juice.
So, without further ado, we’ve gathered a list of the most ridiculous-sounding but curiously delicious drinks out there, the weird names they’ve been granted, and where to find them in Cairo.
The Drink: ‘The Lion’s Milk’ or ‘Rad’et el Asad’
What it is: Sobia, banana, honey, and mango ice cream.
Where to Find it: Farghali | Branches all over Egypt
The Drink: ‘Battoot’
What it is: Strawberry, banana, and vanilla ice cream.
Where to Find it: El A’elat | Branches all over Cairo
The Drink: ‘Abu Treika’
What it is: Strawberry, pineapple, and vanilla ice cream.
Where to Find it: El Qobaisy | Branches all over Cairo
The Drink: ‘The Cholera House’ or ‘Beyt Cholera’
What it is: Pineapple, banana, strawberry, and vanilla ice cream.
Where to Find it: City Drink | Branches all over Egypt
The Drink: ‘El Lemby’
What it is: Kiwi, apple, and banana
Where to Find it: Sindbad | Talaat Harb Sq., Downtown Cairo
The Drink: ‘The Gazelle’s Heel’ or ‘Ka’ab el Ghazal’
What it is: Dates, kiwi, apple, and honey.
Where to Find it: City Drink | Branches all over Egypt
The Drink: ‘The Heart’s Pain’ or ‘3awar el Alb’
What it is: Mango, strawberry, and vanilla ice cream.
Where to Find it: El A’elat | Branches all over Cairo
The Drink: ‘The Whale’s Milk’ or ‘Rade’et El Hoot’
What it is: Sobia, cantaloupe ice cream, and banana.
Where to Find it: Farghali | Branches all over Egypt
The Drink: ‘Tears of the Volcano’ or ‘Demoo’ el Borkan’
What it is: Plum, kiwi, strawberry, and your choice of ice cream.
Where to Find it: City Drink | Branches all over Egypt
