Dowa

Difford's Guide
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Serve in an

Old-fashioned glass

Garnish:

Lime wedge. Serve with a straw

How to make:

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

2 1/2 fl oz Ketel One Vodka
4 spoon Honey
1/4 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
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Review:

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

History:

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

Nutrition:

One serving of Dowa contains 165 calories.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.7 standard drinks
  • 29.33% alc./vol. (58.66° proof)
  • 24.2 grams of pure alcohol
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Difford's Easy Jigger
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