5.0 from 6 votes
Tamarindo Drink
Whip up this tart drink if you're craving a sweet, non-alcoholic beverage to help you cool off after a long day.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 116 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 8 ounces tamarind pods about 15 pods
- 8 cups water divided
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar or to taste
- ice optional
Instructions
- Remove the outer shells and veins from the tamarind pods.
- In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the peeled tamarind pods, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture cool for about 1 hour.
- Use your hands to separate the tamarind pulp from the seeds and fibers.
- Strain the tamarind mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher.
- Add the remaining 4 cups of water and sugar to the pitcher. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator. Serve over ice if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
116kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.02g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
20mg
(1%)
Potassium
178mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
9IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 116kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.