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| Nutrition Facts | ||
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Serving Size 1 (191g) Recipe makes 1 servings |
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| Calories 164 | ||
| Calories from Fat 1 | (0%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 0.1g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 1mg | 0% | |
| Potassium 68mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 11.3g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.9g | 7% | |
| Sugars 5.3g | ||
| Protein 0.5g | 0% | |
Dawa (African Cocktail)
By: NcMysteryShopper
Jun 17, 2006
Dawa means "medicine" or "magic potion" in Swahili. In other words, a dawa is said to be so potent that it will cure whatever ails you. The recipe is based on a famous Brazilian drink that was introduced to Kenya. It is now one of the most widely consumed cocktails in Kenya and has spread through out North and South Africa (especially in touristy regions). Recipe compiled through different sources while researching African Beverages. Enjoy!
SERVES 1
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon sugar or 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 fluid ounces vodka
- crushed ice cube
- 1 whole lime, quarter with skin on
- 1 dawa stick, twisted in creamed honey
Directions
1
Put lime and sugar into a whisky tumbler.2
Crush limes slightly, add ice and pour in the vodka.3
At this point you twist a dawa stick into some honey and add the stick to the drink. A wooden honey stick or other type of stick twisted in honey will work.4
Muddle limes with dawa or honey stick. The more you crush the limes into the mixture and stir the sweeter the taste.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: stormylee
On Jun 29, 2006
This drink (well, minus the honey! 
is known here as Caipiroska and has been one of my favourites for years - you can make it as sweet, sour or potent as you like and the combo just really, really works!
From: Kumquat the Cat's friend
On Jun 27, 2006
I used a very small straw as the honey stick (plastic swizzle stick) and did not include the sugar, as I figured the honey would be sweet enough. Lime and honey were terrific together; I have always been a fan of sweet and sour. A fun way to play with alcohol:D
From: Galley Wench
On Jun 23, 2006
That was great! And the legend must be true, I'm FEELING NO PAIN! Thanks for sharing!
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