A quick hello from India with this Tamarind Margarita. I have been mostly offline because I am visiting family. I don’t get to see and meet my family all that often. So this was a time to bond with my sweet nieces and nephews and meet my grandmom.
To make a dish with the progressive eats for Cinco de mayo Fiesta sounds fitting from here. I am surrounded by everyone I love. Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage in the US and the thing I love most about Mexican culture is that it is so heavily family oriented.
Why a tamarind margarita
On a trip to Mexico a very fine looking waiter suggested that I try their Tamarind margarita. I wasn’t sure I would like it, but as I travel to eat and drink food from other cultures I had to say yes to the drink.
It was love at first sip. Tangy, spicy, full of robust tequila. It was my go to drink for the rest of the trip! And today I am sharing this very wonderful, yummy and addictive tamarind margarita recipe with you all.
Welcome to Progressive Eats, our virtual version of a Progressive Dinner Party. This month’s theme is a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, and our host is Jane who blogs at The Heritage Cook If you’re unfamiliar with the concept, a progressive dinner involves going from house to house, enjoying a different course at each location. With Progressive Eats it’s a virtual party. A theme is chosen each month, members share recipes suitable for a delicious meal or party, and you can hop from blog to blog to check them out. Come along and see all of the delicious fiesta inspired dishes!Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
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- Instant Pot Barbacoa Tacos – The Heritage Cook
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- Mexican Red Rice (Arroz Rojo) – Beyond Mere Sustenance
- Mexican Chocolate Pots de Creme – Sarah’s Cucina Bella
- Mini Margarita Cheesecakes – That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Tamarind Margarita
Ingredients
Rim
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Margarita
- 1 1/2 oz tequila
- 3/4 oz lemon juice
- 3/4 oz lime juice
- 1/4 oz – 1/2 oz simple syrup or agave
- 1 1/2 oz tamarind pulp
Instructions
Place tamarind into a bowl and cover with 1 cup water.
Soak for 20 minutes
Mash up the paste in the water
Pour the tamarind water through the sieve and into a bowl
Place in the fridge to chill
Rim The glasses
- Whisk together salt and chili powder.
- Wet the rim of your glass, dunk into the salt/chili powder, and fill glass with ice.
Tamarind margarita
- Fill a shaker with ice and pour in tequila, lemon juice, lime juice, agave, and tamarind paste.
- Shake and pour into prepared glass.
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I can’t wait to make these! I had a tamarind margarita once and that sour flavor is so amazing.
Ooohhh… I’m mad about margaritas to begin with and this sounds so interesting! I love to go exploring at our local international market so I’m definitely going to look for tamarind pulp the next time I’m there to try this!
What a fantastic idea for a traditional cocktail! I was in the Caribbean for a couple weeks on vacation and saw tamarind pods in many of the markets, and learned it’s very popular in their cuisine. Saving this one to try. Oh!!! And your photographs are incredible. Really stunning!
I once used tamarind in a Southeast Asian recipe, but it’s been years. As I recall, mine came in a block – should I just buy that same kind and measure off a chunk? I can’t remember what it tastes like (and there were so many spices in that dish I’m not sure I would have been able to distinguish the tamarind) – give me a hint for what the flavor should be. As always, you’re taking me on a lovely, adventure with you, whether it’s to your family home or to Mexico for these lovely drinks. Enjoy your time with your family.
I love that this was inspired by something you had on a trip to Mexico! I’ve never had tamarind but would love to try it. Any tips on where to find it?
I’ve never had tamarind in a margarita. Neat idea! Love its flavor, and it sounds wonderful in this drink. Thanks!
Oh so yummy!! I’ve just been thinking today about a new drink for Mother’s Day….and this one is gorgeous. (I’m thinking a liquored-up sangria; we’ll see. I still have two weeks, right?!)
My son and I were just talking about using tamarind in a cocktail yesterday! This sounds so lovely, and I have tamarind pulp in my refrigerator! I’m definitely looking forward to trying this Ansh!
These are soooo pretty! I see tamarind in the store and was never sure how to use it. What better than a cocktail!
What a wonderful way to begin our feast – beautiful and exotic margaritas! Can’t wait to give this a try!
Oooh, I love margaritas and this exotic version sounds amazing. Need to track down some tamarind pulp!
I find this one intriguing and would love to try it. But you know what? I’m not sure I have ever seen tamarind available. Where do you get it?
Looks like a beauty!