Muddled Lime and Honey Dawa Cocktail

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A refreshing Kenyan cocktail blending fresh lime, honey, and vodka with a hint of ginger for a sweet and zesty drink. This African-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together fresh lime wedges, honey, vodka 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 180 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 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 4 fresh lime wedges, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 1 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger into a sturdy glass. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, press and twist firmly to release the lime juice and mix with honey and ginger until fragrant and slightly pulpy, about 30 seconds.
  2. Step 2: Pour 60 ml of vodka into the glass over the muddled mixture. Fill the glass with 1 cup of crushed ice, then stir gently for 20 seconds to chill and blend the flavors.
  3. Step 3: Top off the cocktail with 90 ml of chilled club soda and stir lightly once more to combine without losing the fizz. Garnish with a lime wedge if desired and serve immediately.

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