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Similar to the Caipirovska in its use of vodka and lime, but the Dawa is sweetened with honey
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STEVEN JEPSON’s Avatar STEVEN JEPSON
25th August 2023 at 22:42
Enjoyed this though the honey/muscavado was a bit sweet so added a 1/4 lime juice. Muddled the Lime pieces honey and muscavdo syrup all together first as my Vodka is freezer cold.
Actually better than a Caipirinha as an evening drink
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Jonathan Stephens’ Avatar Jonathan Stephens
19th August 2023 at 07:02
Loved these in Kenya last year (where they use lemon or lime interchangeably). Great with both.
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Tim Oliver’s Avatar Tim Oliver
29th July 2023 at 17:19
Please forgive the pedantry but this should be spelt ‘Dawa’ rather than ‘Dowa’
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
30th July 2023 at 10:44
Many thanks, Tim. Now corrected. I've taken the opportunity to update to better replicate the cocktail I believe is presently served in Nairobi.
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David Penn’s Avatar David Penn
4th June 2023 at 22:45
Enjoyed this with 2/3 oz honey. I think that's the right ratio. Was the perfect amount of sweetness for me.
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Ellen Olerud’s Avatar Ellen Olerud
13th July 2022 at 16:49
Delicious cocktail, but my honey froze when in contact with the ice. I used a liquid acacia honey. Any tips for me?
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
14th July 2022 at 07:14
You need to stir the honey with the other ingredients so it dissolves before adding the ice. If your honey is too thick to dissolve using this method then you will need to make it into a honey syrup. Please follow the link on the word 'honey' in the recipe to find info on making a honey syrup.
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Evandro Freitas Paz’s Avatar Evandro Freitas Paz
3rd July 2022 at 16:46
Espetacular!
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