Back to RecipesTamarind Agua Fresca
Mexico's most refreshing agua fresca — tamarind pods simmered until soft, then strained and sweetened with sugar and brightened with lime. The result is a drink that's simultaneously sweet, sour, and slightly earthy. Served over ice in tall glasses.
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6
Cuisine
Mexican
Rating
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
25 min
Ingredients
- 200g tamarind paste or 4 tamarind pods
- 1.5L water
- 150g sugar (or to taste)
- Juice of 2 limes
- Ice cubes
- Lime slices to garnish
Instructions
- 1
If using pods: remove shells and soak pulp in 500ml hot water 15 minutes. Work through a sieve to extract pulp.
- 2
If using paste: dissolve in 500ml warm water.
- 3
Combine tamarind liquid with remaining water, sugar, and lime juice.
- 4
Stir until sugar dissolves.
- 5
Taste and adjust sweetness and tartness.
- 6
Serve over ice with lime slices.
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