Description
Tamarind agua fresca is a refreshing Mexican beverage that perfectly combines sweet and tangy flavors, making it an ideal thirst-quencher for hot days. This easy-to-make drink features vibrant tamarind pulp, freshly squeezed lime juice, and just the right amount of sugar, all blended with chilled water over ice. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or enjoying a lazy afternoon, this delightful elixir will transport you to a tropical paradise with every sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup tamarind pulp
- 4 cups filtered water
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Soak tamarind pulp in warm water for about 30 minutes.
- Mash the soaked pulp until broken down and strain through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl.
- Stir in sugar until fully dissolved.
- Add lime juice and mix well.
- Incorporate filtered water, adjusting to taste.
- Serve over ice in tall glasses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg