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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (191g) Recipe makes 1 servings
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%
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Dawa (African Cocktail)

Recipe #173116 | 5 min | 5 min prep | add private note

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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 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 teaspoon sugar or 1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 fluid ounces vodka
crushed ice cubes
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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From: Chef #1338289

On Jul 28, 2009

I first tried Dawa in Congo. I was so excited to bring this drink home to my friends and family. You do not need sugar, raw honey is perfect for this drink. I substituted honey in place of sugar and my dawa is fabulous!

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From: NoraMarie

On Jun 10, 2007

This was very refreshing.It just kept on saying one more.Yummy

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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!

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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

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