Tamarind Margarita

Why we love this tamarind margarita

• This margarita is easy to make, but it makes an elegant alternative to the classic margarita.
• Tamarind purée adds a sweet and tangy fruitiness that is the perfect balance to the tart, zesty flavors of this margarita recipe.
• Instead of traditional agave nectar, I’ve replaced it with ginger simple syrup to add a hint of spice and warmth.

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Ingredients & substitutions

• Tamarind purée – Tamarind purée is made from the pulp of the tamarind fruit. This thick sticky paste is deep brown in color and contributes a sweet yet tangy flavor, similar to a citrus fruit.
• Tequila
• Triple sec
• Lime juice
• Ginger simple syrup
• Tajin – optional, for rimming glasses. You can skip this but the extra kick of salty-spicy is delicious with this margarita. Mix it with sugar for a sweet-spicy rim.

How to make a tamarind margarita

Prep your glasses. If you have time, chill your glasses. This recipe serves 4, so if you want that make glasses make sure you have them ready.

Before serving, rim your glasses with Tajin or salt, depending on what you prefer. I like a mix of the two.

Shake your cocktail. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the margarita ingredients. Cover and shake until nice and cold. Don’t be scared here, shake it well.

Garnish and serve. Strain your drinks into the prepared glasses and garnish with dried orange wheels (if you have them, otherwise a lime wedge or slice will work just fine). Serve immediately.

More margarita recipes you will love

• Blackberry margarita smash
• Limoncello lemon margarita
• Spicy jalapeño margarita
• Apple cider margaritas

Other tart cocktails you should try

• Passion fruit pisco sour
• Kiwi caipirinha
• Blueberry lemon drop martini
• Amaretto stone sour

Tamarind Margarita

By: Melissa Belanger

The tamarind margarita is a unique and tangy twist on the classic margarita cocktail that combines the slightly sour flavor of tamarind with earthy tequila and spicy ginger syrup. Keep your prep easy by using tamarind puree, and you can shake up this refreshing margarita in minutes. Garnish with a dried orange wheel for a beautiful presentation.

Prep Time: 2 minutes mins

Total Time: 2 minutes mins

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Ingredients 

• 6 ounces tequila
• 3 ounces lime juice
• 3 ounces ginger simple syrup*
• 2 ¼ ounces Cointreau, or triple sec
• 1 tablespoon tamarind puree
• For garnish: chili lime seasoning

Instructions 

• Using a lime wedge, rim 4 glasses with chili lime seasoning.
• Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Cover and shake until cold.
• Strain into prepared glasses filled with ice.

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Recipe Notes

*To make ginger simple syrup: Mix 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger in a large saucepan over medium high heat, stirring as needed, until dissolved. Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature. Strain into a storage container or bottle and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 221kcal (11%), Carbohydrates: 23g (8%), Protein: 0.2g, Fat: 0.04g, Saturated Fat: 0.01g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 14mg (1%), Potassium: 63mg (2%), Fiber: 0.3g (1%), Sugar: 21g (23%), Vitamin A: 12IU, Vitamin C: 7mg (8%), Calcium: 9mg (1%), Iron: 1mg (6%)