Dowa

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Serve in

an Old-fashioned glass...
2½ fl oz Ketel One Vodka
4 spoon Runny honey
¼ fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
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How to make:

STIR honey and vodka in base of shaker until honey dissolves. Add lime juice, SHAKE with ice and strain into glass filled with crushed ice. Serve with straws.

Garnish:

Lime wedge

Comment:

Very similar to the Caipirovska in its use of vodka, lime and crushed ice: the honey makes the difference.

About:

This cocktail is particularly popular in upscale hotel bars in Kenya where it is enjoyed by the safari set. The name translates as 'medicine'.

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