Awa di Lamunchi
Refreshing with and without sparkle
“…oh, and you’ve got to try an Awa di Lamunchi!” (Sonja S.)
That’s what my friend told us when we were about to order our welcome drink in the resort’s bar. So, we decided to give it a try. The Awa di Lamunchi came in tall glasses filled with ice, and the sweet and tangy flavor was really refreshing. It’s similar to a lime soda if you get it with sparkling water, but without the artificial taste. In case you were wondering, ‘Awa’ means water (from the Spanish ‘agua’), and ‘di Lamunchi’ means ‘of the lime’ (from the Dutch ‘limoentje,’ pronounced ‘limuntje’). From the first sip, Awa di Lamunchi quickly became our go-to drink in Curaçao. We enjoyed it on its own to stay cool (literally ;)) or as a tasty sidekick with a meal
You can order Awa di Lamunchi (the “di” is often dropped) pretty much anywhere on the island because everyone knows what you’re talking about. You’ll find ready-made Awa di Lamunchi or the syrup-lime mix that you just need to dilute with water at the supermarket.
It’s really straightforward to make Awa di Lamunchi. Just mix together sugar (or syrup), lime juice, and water – either still or sparkling. We added our favorite recipe below, but you know what’s best? YOU decide about measurements, there is no right or wrong.
Lemonade meets license plates: An unexpected connection
We had an amazing Awa di Lamunchi at the little kiosk on Plasa Jo-Jo Correa in Willemstad. This is the square where the giant, musical sugar birds are immortalized in all their glory. It’s a great spot for a photo, especially if you’ve seen those cheeky birds in action—maybe when they’ve tried to have a taste of the small sugar packet next to your coffee cup?
Three singing Bananaquit birds in Punda / Willemstad
The super-friendly kiosk vendor saved our day with his Awa di Lamunchi, as our city tour ended up being longer than planned. We were actually looking for the post office because, according to our research, it was supposed to have some cool original license plates. When we got lost, we decided to ask the kiosk vendor for directions to the post office. This turned out to be tricky because there’s also a ‘Postal Museum’ nearby, which could confuse visitors and nationals (;-)) who are looking for historical postal exhibits rather than just a post office.
With a lot of hand-waving and a mix of languages neither of us fully understood, we must have been quite a sight. After a refreshing drink and plenty of laughter, we followed his directions to the elusive license plates. We didn’t find the post office, but we did stumble upon the license plates at the Ronde Markt. The kiosk vendor knew exactly what we were after and sent us to the right place.
From road to wall: Pretty license plates
If you’re looking for a unique souvenir, you might want to check out some of the old, retired license plates from Curaçao. The plates show “Curaçao,” the flag, the Handelskade of Willemstad, along with various letters and numbers. We also found out that during the lockdown, only certain letter groups were allowed on the roads at the same time. This made it quite difficult to get around, especially since walking isn’t a common way to get around the island.
You can find tourist versions of these license plates with words like “DUSHI” in almost any souvenir shop. But they are, in our opinion, nowhere close to the original ones.
A license plate could be a unique decoration for your wall at home or a great gift for someone whose name starts with the letter on the plate.
Original Curacao license plate
National drink
We’re not sure if Awa di Lamunchi is officially Curaçao’s national drink, but we can say for sure it’s an incredibly refreshing drink and we absolutely love it. On hot summer days at home, we like to think we’re on our favorite island by mixing up a pitcher of Awa di Lamunchi. Put on some music and enjoy an Awa di Lamunchi. Your day just got a little better.
For a quick and easy version, we use store-bought unsweetened lime juice, white cane sugar syrup, tap or sparkling water, and plenty of ice cubes. You can also use freshly squeezed limes and replace the syrup with granulated sugar. For a stylish touch, add a slice of lime to the glass and garnish the rim with another slice.
Try this refreshing summer drink on your family and friends—they’ll love it!
Cheers with Awa di Lamunchi (and Mojito)
Awa di Lamunchi recipe
(for one 0.3 liter glas)
- 3 ice cubes
- 2cl white cane sugar syrup, e.g., Monin
- 2cl lime juice, e.g., Rewe Bio Lime Juice
- Still or sparking water to fill the glas
- Fresh lime as decor
We guarantee, no matter the precise measurements, an Awa di Lamunchi is heerlijk lekker, Dushi and made in less than 2 minutes.
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What is the name of the legendary cactus soup?Answer
Sopi Kadushi or Dushi Kadushi (soup).
In addition to stews with different types of meat, Dushi Kadushi soup is very popular on the island, especially with Zus.
Kadushi is a cactus native to Curacao. There are cacti that are inedible and also the Kadushi cactus, whose “meat” is used to make a traditional soup. In addition to the cactus pulp, the green soup contains vegetables, fish and other ingredients, depending on how it is prepared.
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Awa di Lamunchi
Refreshing with and without sparkle
“…oh, and you’ve got to try an Awa di Lamunchi!” (Sonja S.)
That’s what my friend told us when we were about to order our welcome drink in the resort’s bar. So, we decided to give it a try. The Awa di Lamunchi came in tall glasses filled with ice, and the sweet and tangy flavor was really refreshing. It’s similar to a lime soda if you get it with sparkling water, but without the artificial taste. In case you were wondering, ‘Awa’ means water (from the Spanish ‘agua’), and ‘di Lamunchi’ means ‘of the lime’ (from the Dutch ‘limoentje,’ pronounced ‘limuntje’). From the first sip, Awa di Lamunchi quickly became our go-to drink in Curaçao. We enjoyed it on its own to stay cool (literally ;)) or as a tasty sidekick with a meal
You can order Awa di Lamunchi (the “di” is often dropped) pretty much anywhere on the island because everyone knows what you’re talking about. You’ll find ready-made Awa di Lamunchi or the syrup-lime mix that you just need to dilute with water at the supermarket.
It’s really straightforward to make Awa di Lamunchi. Just mix together sugar (or syrup), lime juice, and water – either still or sparkling. We added our favorite recipe below, but you know what’s best? YOU decide about measurements, there is no right or wrong.
Lemonade meets license plates: An unexpected connection
We had an amazing Awa di Lamunchi at the little kiosk on Plasa Jo-Jo Correa in Willemstad. This is the square where the giant, musical sugar birds are immortalized in all their glory. It’s a great spot for a photo, especially if you’ve seen those cheeky birds in action—maybe when they’ve tried to have a taste of the small sugar packet next to your coffee cup?
Three singing Bananaquit birds in Punda / Willemstad
The super-friendly kiosk vendor saved our day with his Awa di Lamunchi, as our city tour ended up being longer than planned. We were actually looking for the post office because, according to our research, it was supposed to have some cool original license plates. When we got lost, we decided to ask the kiosk vendor for directions to the post office. This turned out to be tricky because there’s also a ‘Postal Museum’ nearby, which could confuse visitors and nationals (;-)) who are looking for historical postal exhibits rather than just a post office.
With a lot of hand-waving and a mix of languages neither of us fully understood, we must have been quite a sight. After a refreshing drink and plenty of laughter, we followed his directions to the elusive license plates. We didn’t find the post office, but we did stumble upon the license plates at the Ronde Markt. The kiosk vendor knew exactly what we were after and sent us to the right place.
From road to wall: Pretty license plates
If you’re looking for a unique souvenir, you might want to check out some of the old, retired license plates from Curaçao. The plates show “Curaçao,” the flag, the Handelskade of Willemstad, along with various letters and numbers. We also found out that during the lockdown, only certain letter groups were allowed on the roads at the same time. This made it quite difficult to get around, especially since walking isn’t a common way to get around the island.
You can find tourist versions of these license plates with words like “DUSHI” in almost any souvenir shop. But they are, in our opinion, nowhere close to the original ones.
A license plate could be a unique decoration for your wall at home or a great gift for someone whose name starts with the letter on the plate.
Original Curacao license plate
National drink
We’re not sure if Awa di Lamunchi is officially Curaçao’s national drink, but we can say for sure it’s an incredibly refreshing drink and we absolutely love it. On hot summer days at home, we like to think we’re on our favorite island by mixing up a pitcher of Awa di Lamunchi. Put on some music and enjoy an Awa di Lamunchi. Your day just got a little better.
For a quick and easy version, we use store-bought unsweetened lime juice, white cane sugar syrup, tap or sparkling water, and plenty of ice cubes. You can also use freshly squeezed limes and replace the syrup with granulated sugar. For a stylish touch, add a slice of lime to the glass and garnish the rim with another slice.
Try this refreshing summer drink on your family and friends—they’ll love it!
Cheers with Awa di Lamunchi (and Mojito)
Awa di Lamunchi recipe
(for one 0.3 liter glas)
- 3 ice cubes
- 2cl white cane sugar syrup, e.g., Monin
- 2cl lime juice, e.g., Rewe Bio Lime Juice
- Still or sparking water to fill the glas
- Fresh lime as decor
We guarantee, no matter the precise measurements, an Awa di Lamunchi is heerlijk lekker, Dushi and made in less than 2 minutes.
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Quiz Question
What is the name of the legendary cactus soup?Answer
Sopi Kadushi or Dushi Kadushi (soup).
In addition to stews with different types of meat, Dushi Kadushi soup is very popular on the island, especially with Zus.
Kadushi is a cactus native to Curacao. There are cacti that are inedible and also the Kadushi cactus, whose “meat” is used to make a traditional soup. In addition to the cactus pulp, the green soup contains vegetables, fish and other ingredients, depending on how it is prepared.
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Awa di Lamunchi
Refreshing with and without sparkle
“…oh, and you’ve got to try an Awa di Lamunchi!” (Sonja S.)
That’s what my friend told us when we were about to order our welcome drink in the resort’s bar. So, we decided to give it a try. The Awa di Lamunchi came in tall glasses filled with ice, and the sweet and tangy flavor was really refreshing. It’s similar to a lime soda if you get it with sparkling water, but without the artificial taste. In case you were wondering, ‘Awa’ means water (from the Spanish ‘agua’), and ‘di Lamunchi’ means ‘of the lime’ (from the Dutch ‘limoentje,’ pronounced ‘limuntje’). From the first sip, Awa di Lamunchi quickly became our go-to drink in Curaçao. We enjoyed it on its own to stay cool (literally ;)) or as a tasty sidekick with a meal
You can order Awa di Lamunchi (the “di” is often dropped) pretty much anywhere on the island because everyone knows what you’re talking about. You’ll find ready-made Awa di Lamunchi or the syrup-lime mix that you just need to dilute with water at the supermarket.
It’s really straightforward to make Awa di Lamunchi. Just mix together sugar (or syrup), lime juice, and water – either still or sparkling. We added our favorite recipe below, but you know what’s best? YOU decide about measurements, there is no right or wrong.
Lemonade meets license plates: An unexpected connection
We had an amazing Awa di Lamunchi at the little kiosk on Plasa Jo-Jo Correa in Willemstad. This is the square where the giant, musical sugar birds are immortalized in all their glory. It’s a great spot for a photo, especially if you’ve seen those cheeky birds in action—maybe when they’ve tried to have a taste of the small sugar packet next to your coffee cup?
Three singing Bananaquit birds in Punda / Willemstad
The super-friendly kiosk vendor saved our day with his Awa di Lamunchi, as our city tour ended up being longer than planned. We were actually looking for the post office because, according to our research, it was supposed to have some cool original license plates. When we got lost, we decided to ask the kiosk vendor for directions to the post office. This turned out to be tricky because there’s also a ‘Postal Museum’ nearby, which could confuse visitors and nationals (;-)) who are looking for historical postal exhibits rather than just a post office.
With a lot of hand-waving and a mix of languages neither of us fully understood, we must have been quite a sight. After a refreshing drink and plenty of laughter, we followed his directions to the elusive license plates. We didn’t find the post office, but we did stumble upon the license plates at the Ronde Markt. The kiosk vendor knew exactly what we were after and sent us to the right place.
From road to wall: Pretty license plates
If you’re looking for a unique souvenir, you might want to check out some of the old, retired license plates from Curaçao. The plates show “Curaçao,” the flag, the Handelskade of Willemstad, along with various letters and numbers. We also found out that during the lockdown, only certain letter groups were allowed on the roads at the same time. This made it quite difficult to get around, especially since walking isn’t a common way to get around the island.
You can find tourist versions of these license plates with words like “DUSHI” in almost any souvenir shop. But they are, in our opinion, nowhere close to the original ones.
A license plate could be a unique decoration for your wall at home or a great gift for someone whose name starts with the letter on the plate.
Original Curacao license plate
National drink
We’re not sure if Awa di Lamunchi is officially Curaçao’s national drink, but we can say for sure it’s an incredibly refreshing drink and we absolutely love it. On hot summer days at home, we like to think we’re on our favorite island by mixing up a pitcher of Awa di Lamunchi. Put on some music and enjoy an Awa di Lamunchi. Your day just got a little better.
For a quick and easy version, we use store-bought unsweetened lime juice, white cane sugar syrup, tap or sparkling water, and plenty of ice cubes. You can also use freshly squeezed limes and replace the syrup with granulated sugar. For a stylish touch, add a slice of lime to the glass and garnish the rim with another slice.
Try this refreshing summer drink on your family and friends—they’ll love it!
Cheers with Awa di Lamunchi (and Mojito)
Awa di Lamunchi recipe
(for one 0.3 liter glas)
- 3 ice cubes
- 2cl white cane sugar syrup, e.g., Monin
- 2cl lime juice, e.g., Rewe Bio Lime Juice
- Still or sparking water to fill the glas
- Fresh lime as decor
We guarantee, no matter the precise measurements, an Awa di Lamunchi is heerlijk lekker, Dushi and made in less than 2 minutes.
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Quiz Question
What is the name of the legendary cactus soup?Answer
Sopi Kadushi or Dushi Kadushi (soup).
In addition to stews with different types of meat, Dushi Kadushi soup is very popular on the island, especially with Zus.
Kadushi is a cactus native to Curacao. There are cacti that are inedible and also the Kadushi cactus, whose “meat” is used to make a traditional soup. In addition to the cactus pulp, the green soup contains vegetables, fish and other ingredients, depending on how it is prepared.
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