A tamarind margarita is a refreshing cocktail that offers a unique blend of tangy tamarind, citrusy lime, and smooth tequila. In my recipe, I use spiced ginger syrup to sweeten the cocktail, which adds a subtle hint of heat and flavor.
Its sweet, sour, and spicy flavors create a well-balanced taste, while the chili-salt rim adds a delightful kick and complements the flavors of the drink. Perfect for hot summer days, this ginger tamarind margarita is a refreshing choice to cool down.

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Why you will love this recipe?
- The tamarind margarita has a refreshing taste, perfect for quenching your thirst on a summer day.
- The addition of ginger syrup adds a layer of spice and heat to the cocktail, elevating its taste. The spicy notes of ginger syrup perfectly balance the tartness of tamarind and lime juice, creating a well-rounded flavor profile.
Making spiced ginger syrup
Spiced ginger syrup is a sweet and spicy syrup made with fresh ginger root, sugar, and whole spices. While regular ginger syrup primarily features the bold taste of ginger, spiced ginger syrup takes it a step further by infusing it with a combination of complementary spices.
The Rim
Chili salt: Mix chili powder and kosher salt in a shallow dish. Moisten the rim of the glass with a lemon wedge, then gently roll it into the chili salt mixture.
Tamarind rim: This is a great way to add a touch of tamarind flavor to the rim of the glass. Spread a thin layer of tamarind paste on the rim of the glass and then dip it in a dish of salt or sugar.
Variations
Tamarind-mango: Blend tamarind pulp with fresh mango chunks, tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup to create a delicious and fruity variation of the margarita.
Tamarind pineapple: Blend tamarind pulp with fresh pineapple chunks, tequila, lime juice, and sweetener to create a refreshing and fruity variation.
Food pairing
Grilled meats: Tamarind Margarita pairs well with grilled meats such as grilled chicken, grilled turkey, or grilled shrimp.
Fresh salads: This drink's refreshing nature makes it a great match for fresh salads. Salads with a balance of sweet and tangy flavors, such as a mango and avocado salad or a citrus-based salad, are great pairings.
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Tamarind Margarita
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz tamarind paste (or 2 oz tamarind concentrate)
- 1 oz spiced ginger syrup (sub with simple syrup)
- ½ oz lime juice
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 1 lime wedge for garnish
Rim:
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Mix the chili powder and salt together and place it on a small dish.
- Rub the rim of the chilled glass with lime and roll it in the chili-salt mixture.
- Combine tequila, tamarind paste, fresh lime juice, and ginger syrup into a cocktail shaker.
- Fill it with ice and shake vigorously.
- Pour into the salt-rimmed glass. Garnish with a lime slice and serve chilled.
Ellen says
I love margaritas and am always eager to try new flavors. This tamarind margarita did not disappoint!
Rachna says
This is absolutely my kind of margarita. The sourness from the tamarind and the chilli kick along with the spice from ginger was absolutely perfect for me. I will be making it again.
Sue says
Delicious margarita! I love the chili-salt rim!
Sharon says
I really loved the combination of the tamarind with the ginger. SO delicious and it was also a really pretty color.
Jennifer Osborn says
This was my first tamerind margarita, and it was delicious.
The ginger syrup was perfect with it.
Lisa says
Ginger and tamarind are such a tasty flavor combo! I love the added spice kick on the rim too.
Jenn says
I love the kick of flavour that the tamarind and the chili rim bring, and it turned out so well. I did substitute the ginger syrup with simple syrup, but I will make some soon and use it for this right away!
Jessica says
Wow, you nail the sweet, spicy, sour combo! This was fantastic after a long day at an outdoor craft fair. We were exhausted after coming home, but making this was easy, and we soon felt refreshed enough to grill while the stars came out. It was the perfect evening.
Anne says
Loved the contrast between the zesty ginger and tangy tamarind. I've never tried tamarind in a cocktail before, it was amazing!