Description
Tamarind agua fresca is a vibrant, tropical drink that perfectly balances tangy sweetness with zesty lime. Ideal for warm days or festive gatherings, this refreshing beverage is quick and easy to prepare, making it a favorite for impressing friends and family. Serve it chilled over ice, and let the delightful flavors transport you to a sunny paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup tamarind pulp
- 2 cups warm water
- ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Soak tamarind pulp in warm water for 30 minutes to soften.
- Strain through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing down to extract maximum juice.
- Return liquid to a bowl or pitcher; gradually stir in sugar until dissolved.
- Mix in freshly squeezed lime juice for extra zest.
- Serve over ice cubes and garnish with lime slices or mint leaves if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg