Agua de Tamarindo (Tamarindo Drink)
Agua de tamarindo (or tamarindo drink) is a popular Mexican drink made from tamarind pods, water, and sugar. It’s a refreshing, tart and sweet agua fresca!
- Prep time
- 3 hr
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 15 tamarind pods
- 12 cups water, (divided)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (plus more to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Peel the tamarind pods by removing and discarding the hard shells from the outside and the fibers/strings on the inside.
- 2
Add 6 cups of water to a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
- 3
Add peeled tamarind to the boiling water, cover and lower heat to medium. Continue cooking for 8 minutes.
- 4
Remove pot from heat, uncover, and let it sit until completely cooled, about 2-3 hours.
- 5
Once cooled, use your hands to squeeze out the seeds from the cooked tamarind pods. Remove and discard the seeds and any remaining fibers/strings.
- 6
Transfer the tamarind liquid and pulp to a large blender. Puree until smooth.
- 7
Pour the liquid through a mesh strainer and into a large pitcher. You may have to use a spoon to stir the liquid in the strainer to help it go through. Discard any pulp and solids that don’t go through.
- 8
Add remaining 6 cups of water and sugar to the pitcher. Stir together to combine, taste, and sweeten with more sugar if necessary.
- 9
Serve over ice and enjoy.