Beverage
4 - 6
30 minutes
15 minutes
Melissa's Chefs
Did you know that Tamarindo is also an excellent way to flavor drinks? Tamarindo is popularly found in Latin American beverages like Agua Fresca and sodas. Try this Sparkling Tamarindo Cooler at home. Sweet, tangy and bright. It is easy to make and the perfect refreshment at any moment of the day!
1 pound Melissa’s Tamarindo, shelled
3 cups Water
3 1/4 cups Sparkling Natural Mineral Water
2 Limes
3 tablespoons Melissa’s Organic Blue Agave Syrup
2 tablespoons Melissa’s “Don Enrique” Pico De Gallo Seasoning
2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
Place the Tamarindo and the 3 cups of water in a pot and bring to a simmer. Using the back of a spoon, press and mash the Tamarindo pulp to help separate it from the seeds. Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until thickened. Pour the contents through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher and let cool.
Once cooled, add the sparkling water, juice from the limes and the agave, to taste.
On a small plate, combine the pico de gallo seasoning with the sugar. Rub the rim of each glass with a lime wedge and then dip each rim into the pico de gallo/sugar mixture to create a decorative lip for your drink.
Add ice to the glasses and fill with the tamarind cooler.
