"Dawa means "medicine" or "magic potion" in Swahili. In other words, a dawa is said to be so potent that it will cure whatever ails you. The recipe is based on a famous Brazilian drink that …

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Dec 1, 2025 · Dawa: Kenya’s Magical Cocktail My first sip of a Dawa wasn’t in a fancy Nairobi bar, but rather under the vast, star-studded Kenyan sky during a camping trip in the Maasai …

Inspired by the Brazilian Caipirinha and originally made and named during the 1980s at the Carnivore Restaurant in Nairobi, this cocktail is particularly popular in upscale hotel bars in …

Jul 29, 2025 · The Dawa drink is a powerful natural remedy for fever, cold, cough, and stomach issues used by the Masai tribe in Kenya. It’s part of the rich legacy of African traditional …

Feb 6, 2025 · The word Dawa means “medicine,” but in this case, it doesn’t refer to an antibiotic—it’s a cocktail. And not just any cocktail, but one that can rightfully be considered …

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The cocktail known as Dawa is a sweet and tangy drink that originates from Kenya. Its name translates to "medicine" in Swahili, and it has become a popular East African staple.

Sep 19, 2018 · The dawa (medicine) cocktail, invented at the Carnivore restaurant in the Langata suburb of Nairobi, was inspired by the Brazilian caipirinha, a cocktail made with the cane …

Feb 17, 2021 · The ingredients of a Dawa are simple – vodka, lime, sugar, ice and honey – but to capture the magic of this cocktail you need to muddle and mix them as you drink.