Ingredients
- 4 cups boiling water
- 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons minced crystallized ginger
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
- Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
Directions
In a bowl, whisk together the boiling water, brown sugar, ginger, and tamarind paste until the mixture is combined well. Let steep for 5 to 6 minutes, then add the lemon juice and let the mixture cool. Strain it through a fine sieve set over a pitcher and chill for 2 to 3 hours. Divide the cooler among tall glasses filled with ice cubes and a mint sprig.
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By dmrmsr
Bend, OR
on June 23, 2007
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This is a keeper! Refreshing with wonderful flavors. Lime juice works as well as lemon for the citrus. I had a jar of tamarind paste in the fridge so it was quick to make as well since I didn't have to start from scratch to make the paste from tamarind pulp. For those who are trouble finding paste where you live, you might do a web search as it's possible to have almost anything mailed via web order these days.
By smooshieandsmas...
moorpark, CA
on January 07, 2007
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I loved the flavors in this drink. I did not have any tamarind paste but happened to have some tamarand nectar. This comes in a can and is already sweetened so I cut down on the sugar and added less water. It turned out excellent!
By jgwebb49_5066400
Winter Haven, FL
on November 24, 2006
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I generally find tamarind at my Indian grocer. If you have one, I almost guarantee they'll have it. I'm in small town Ohio, but still they have a half dozen varieties.
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