Tamarind Agua Fresca
A boldly tangy and sweet agua fresca made from tamarind paste dissolved in cold water with sugar and a pinch of chili-salt rim. A staple at Mexican taquerias.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp tamarind paste or concentrate
- 1 cup warm water (for dissolving tamarind)
- 3 cups cold water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (for rim)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt (for rim)
- 4 cups ice cubes
- 4 lime wedge
Instructions
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1
In a large pitcher, dissolve 4 tbsp tamarind paste or concentrate in 1 cup warm water (for dissolving tamarind), stirring until smooth with no lumps.
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2
Stir in 1/4 cup granulated sugar until fully dissolved. Add 3 cups cold water and stir well to combine.
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3
Taste and adjust: add more sugar if too tart, or a squeeze of lime if too sweet.
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4
Mix 1/2 tsp chili powder (for rim) and 1/2 tsp kosher salt (for rim) together on a small plate. Run a 4 lime wedge around the rim of each glass and dip in the chili-salt mixture.
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5
Fill glasses with 4 cups ice cubes, pour in the tamarind agua fresca, and serve immediately.