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Tamarind Margarita

This refreshing Tamarind Margarita is bursting with tropical flavors and are a fun way to shake up your margarita routine. It is made with fresh tamarindo puree, limes, syrup and tequila. This is a perfect blend of tangy, sweet, sour, and a little spice if you’d like.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2 margaritas
Calories: 140 kcal
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 oz tamarind paste
  • 2 oz simple syrup or agave syrup
  • 2 oz lime juice (about 2 large limes)
  • 3 to 4 oz silver tequila
  • fresh lime juice and chili lime seasoning for the glass rim
  • fresh lime wedges for garnish.

Instructions

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  1. Make the tamarind paste following these instructions. This can be done up to 1 week in advance.
Make the simple syrup
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  1. In a small saucepan, heat sugar and water until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool.
Prepare the cocktail glass
  1. Place the chili lime seasoning on a plate. Rub the rims of 2 glasses with a lime wedge; dip them into the chile powder. Fill glasses with ice and set aside.
Mix the cocktail
  1. In a cocktail mixer or tall glass, combine tamarind puree, tequila, lime juice, and syrup. Shake or stir the mixture and pour into the prepared cocktail glass.
Make it frozen!
  1. In a blender, add 3 cups of ice and the rest of the ingredients. Blend until it turns into a smoothie consistency. Add more ice if necessary. Pour immediately into glasses and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 4oz Calories 140kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 0.8g (2%) Sodium 1200mg (50%) Fiber 1.2g (5%) Sugar 19g (38%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2margaritas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Serving 4oz
Calories 140kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 0.8g 2%
Sodium 1200mg 50%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Sugar 19g 38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.