Tamarind Juice
Quench your thirst with the tangy, tropical flavors of homemade tamarind juice—a refreshing drink that’s as simple to prepare as it is delightful to sip. This easy recipe combines tangy tamarind pulp, naturally sweetened with sugar and a touch of optional honey, for a perfectly balanced beverage that’s both sweet and tart. Strained to silky perfection and served chilled over ice, this vibrant drink is ideal for warm days or as a unique addition to your table. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for an aromatic twist that elevates every sip. Ready in just 15 minutes, this tamarind juice delivers exotic flavor with minimal effort, making it your go-to refreshment for any occasion. Keywords: tamarind juice recipe, refreshing summer drink, homemade tamarind beverage, easy tropical drinks, tangy and sweet drinks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Tamarind pulp
- 4 cups Water
- 0.5 cup Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Honey (optional)
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 1 handful Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, add the tamarind pulp and 2 cups of water.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to soften the tamarind pulp.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool for a few minutes until it's safe to handle.
Using a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth, strain the tamarind mixture into a large bowl, pressing the pulp to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the solids.
In the bowl, add the remaining 2 cups of water and the sugar. Stir well until the sugar dissolves completely.
Taste the tamarind juice. If you'd like it to be sweeter, add honey and mix until combined.
Refrigerate the tamarind juice for at least 30 minutes to chill, or serve immediately over a cup of ice cubes.
Optional: Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
980 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 100 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 250.6 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 214.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 232 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1303 mg | 28% | |
*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.
