Tamarind Drink
This refreshing and delicious Tamarind Drink blends the tangy richness of tamarind with the warmth of ginger and the tropical sweetness of passionfruit. Then, finished with sparkling water and mint!
Servings: glasses
Calories: 139kcal
Ingredients
Drink Base:
- 2 (12 fl oz) cans Sparkling water
- ¼ cup Passionfruit syrup
- Mint leaves for garnish
- Ice cubes for serving
Tamarind-Ginger Tea Base:
- 4 oz Tamarind pods washed and peeled
- 2 thumb-sized pieces of ginger washed and sliced
- 5 cups water
Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup Granulated white sugar
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Make the Tamarind-Ginger Tea Base:
- In a pot, combine the tamarind pods, sliced ginger, and 5 cups water.
- Bring to a boil and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let it steep for 30 minutes, until the liquid cools completely.
- Once cooled, strain and remove the tamarind and ginger pieces. Set the tea base aside.
Make the Simple Syrup:
- In a separate pot, combine the granulated white sugar and water.
- Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Turn off the heat and let the syrup cool completely.
Assemble the Drink:
- In a pitcher or large mixing bowl, combine the simple syrup, tamarind-ginger tea base and passionfruit syrup. Then, mix well.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes, then pour in the tamarind mixture to about ¾ full.
- Top off with sparkling water to fill each glass.
- Garnish with mint leaves, and serve immediately.
Serving: 1gCalories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.05gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 2gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 98IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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