Tamarind Margarita
Tamarind margarita is a refreshing cocktail that offers a unique blend of tangy tamarind, citrusy lime, and smooth tequila. In my recipe, I am using spiced ginger syrup to sweeten the cocktail which adds a subtle hint of heat and flavor.
Servings: 1
Calories: 210kcal
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.
Notes
In my recipe, I am using spiced ginger syrup to sweeten the drink. This can be substituted with simple syrup.
Tamarind paste or concentrate is easily available in several grocery stores including Indian stores. However, it can be made at home easily using tamarind pods.
To make tamarind paste, start by breaking open tamarind pods and removing the sticky tamarind pulp inside. Soak the pulp in a little hot water for 30 minutes until it softens. Mash the pulp with a spoon or your hands, then strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer to separate the smooth tamarind paste from seeds and fibers. If the filtered paste is too thin, simmer it in a small saucepan for 5 minutes so that it can thicken. Bring it to room temperature before using it.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1208mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 312IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg