Mexican Tamarind Cooler Agua De Tamarindo
Transport your taste buds to the sunny streets of Mexico with this refreshing Mexican Tamarind Cooler, known as Agua de Tamarindo. Made with the tangy richness of dried tamarind pods, this easy-to-make beverage combines bold tropical flavors with the perfect balance of sweetness, thanks to granulated sugar and cool water. After simmering and straining the tamarind pulp, the result is a vibrant, amber-hued drink that’s both thirst-quenching and uniquely flavorful. Served chilled or poured over ice, this authentic Mexican classic is perfect for summer gatherings, backyard fiestas, or simply elevating your everyday hydration. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll love how effortlessly this recipe brings the taste of Mexico into your home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz dried tamarind pods
- 8 cups water
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups ice
Instructions
Carefully remove the hard shells from the tamarind pods and discard the outer shells and strings attached to the pulp.
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the tamarind pulp and simmer for 8-10 minutes to soften it.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Using your hands, mash the softened tamarind pulp in the saucepan to help release the seeds and pulp. For a more hands-free method, use the back of a spoon or a potato masher.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large pitcher, pressing down to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
Add the remaining 4 cups of cold water to the strained tamarind liquid, followed by the sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved. Taste the mixture and adjust the sugar if needed.
Chill the tamarind cooler in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or serve it immediately over ice.
Pour the Agua de Tamarindo into glasses over ice cubes and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1114 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 121 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 291.7 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 280.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 283 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1424 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
