Spicy and Tangy Tamarind Cocktail Recipe
This Spicy and Tangy Tamarind Cocktail blends white rum, spiced rum, and fresh lime juice with tart tamarind and a hint of grated ginger for a layered flavor profile. The cocktail is shaken with ice to chill and combine the ingredients, optionally topped with soda water for a lighter fizz. A cinnamon stick and lime slice garnish add aromatic notes. The mix of tartness from the tamarind and brightness from the lime paired with the warm spice makes it a distinctive drink choice.
Ingredients
- ice
- 1 ounce white rum
- 1 ounce spiced rum
- 1 ounce lime juice fresh
- 2 oz tamarind juice
- ½ ounce sugar optional, or simple syrup
- 1- inch ginger piece
- soda water optional
- 1 lime slice
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine tamarind juice, sugar, freshly squeezed lime juice and grated ginger.
- Add white rum and spiced rum to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice cubes and tightly seal it.
- Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to chill the cocktail and infuse the flavors.
- Strain the mixture into a cocktail glass filled with ice cubes. Top with soda water, if desired.
- Garnish with a slice of lime and a cinnamon stick, if desired. Serve and enjoy responsibly.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 0.5g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 28IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.