Konyagi Dawa Cocktail with Fresh Lime and Honey

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A traditional East African Dawa cocktail featuring Konyagi spirit combined with zesty lime juice and sweet honey for a balanced and invigorating drink. This African-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Konyagi spirit, fresh lime juice, honey for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 African cuisine 200 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a glass, combine 1 tbsp honey and 1 tsp granulated sugar with 1 oz fresh lime juice. Stir until the honey and sugar dissolve completely, about 1 minute.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz Konyagi spirit and 1 cup ice cubes to the glass. Stir vigorously for 20 seconds until the drink is well chilled and slightly diluted.
  3. Step 3: Garnish with 1 lime slice on the rim of the glass and serve immediately for a sweet, tangy cocktail with a unique local spirit flavor.

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