Ingredients

  • ½ cuptamarind pulp(seeds removed)
  • 4 cupswarm water
  • ¼ cupsugar
  • 1 pinchsalt
  • 1 pinchchile powder(optional)
  • 🍋tamarind pod(garnish)

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Instructions

  1. Soak tamarind pulp in warm water for 30 minutes.
  2. Mash and stir to release flavor.
  3. Strain through mesh pressing to extract liquid.
  4. Add sugar and salt stirring until dissolved.
  5. Serve over ice with optional chile rim.

📜 History

Tamarind Agua Fresca, or Agua de Tamarindo, is one of Mexico's most popular refreshing drinks. Tamarind arrived in Mexico from Africa and Asia via Spanish colonial trade routes and quickly became integrated into Mexican cuisine. The sweet-sour flavor of tamarind perfectly suits the Mexican palate, and this agua fresca is now found at virtually every taqueria and Mexican restaurant. The drink showcases Mexico's talent for adopting and adapting global ingredients.

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