Dawa African Cocktail
Experience the vibrant flavors of East Africa with the iconic Dawa African Cocktail, a simple yet exotic drink that’s perfect for any occasion. Translating to "medicine" in Swahili, this refreshing cocktail is a delightful mix of vodka, fresh lime juice, and silky honey, stirred together with a traditional dawa stick (or cocktail muddler) to create a harmonious blend of tart, sweet, and spirited notes. Ready in just 5 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is served over ice, making it the ideal companion for warm evenings or lively gatherings. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply craving a taste of Africa, the Dawa Cocktail promises to elevate your drink repertoire with its cultural charm and easy preparation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 50 ml Vodka
- 1 whole Lime
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 1 piece Dawa stick (or cocktail muddler)
Instructions
Wash the lime thoroughly and cut it into quarters.
Place the lime quarters into a sturdy glass and lightly muddle them using the dawa stick or a cocktail muddler to release the juice.
Add 1 tablespoon of honey to the glass.
Pour 50 ml of vodka into the glass over the lime and honey.
Add 1 cup of ice cubes to the glass, filling it almost to the top.
Stir everything together using the dawa stick until the honey is dissolved and the ingredients are well combined.
Serve immediately with the dawa stick left in the glass for additional stirring as you drink.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 23 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 80 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
