Best Tamarind Slush Hielo De Tamarindo Recipes

TAMARIND DRINK

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of the water and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved.
• Allow the simple syrup to cool completely and set aside.
• Shell and devein tamarind pods.
• In a saucepan over medium heat, combine tamarind and 3 cups of the water.
• Bring to a simmer, stirring and mashing with the back of a spoon until softened and mixture is thickened. The flesh at this point has mostly peeled from the seeds.
• Set a fine-mesh sieve over a pitcher. Place tamarind pulp in the sieve and slowly add the remaining 4 cups water, mashing with the back of the spoon to extract any remaining pulp. Strain and discard seeds.
• Sweeten the tamarind water with simple syrup to taste and stir well. Serve over ice.

TAMARINDO MARGARITA

Steps:

• Rub the rim of a glass with lime and dip in Tajín. Combine 1 1/2 ounces reposado tequila (such as El Jimador), 1 1/2 ounces tamarind puree, 1/2 ounce agave nectar and 1/4 ounce fresh lime juice in a shaker with ice; shake until cold. Fill the prepared glass with ice, then strain the drink into the glass. Garnish with a lime slice.

LICUADO DE TAMARINDO

Steps:

• Place the tamarind pulp in a large bowl and pour the boiling water over it. Add the sugar and mash the pulp with a fork until blended. Set aside to cool to room temperature. Force the mixture through a sieve, pressing down hard on the solids, and discard the solids (seeds and tough fibers). Add 5 or 6 cups of cold water and taste for sugar balance. Add more water or sugar as desired, then serve in a tall glass over ice cubes, garnished with an orange segment.

TAMARIND SLUSH (HIELO DE TAMARINDO)

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a blender.
• Cover and blend on high speed about 1 minute, or until slushy.
• Pour into 4 tall glasses and serve.

REFRESCO DE TAMARINDO... TAMARIND DRINK

Steps:

• Put the tamarind and water in a large bowl.
• Let soak for an hour or so.
• Then remove seeds with your hands.
• Try to mash up the tamarind, for this will make it easier to remove the seeds and give the water a more pronounced flavor.
• Pour water through a strainer.
• Add sugar.
• Refrigerate until well chilled. Serve and enjoy!
• Serve chilled with lots of ice.