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How to Make Agua de Tamarindo

Agua de Tamarindo is a refreshing agua fresca perfect for the summer!

Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword agua de tamarindo, tamarind agua fresca, tamarind drink
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 362 kcal
Author Carissa

Ingredients

  • 15 oz tamarind pods
  • 11 cups of water
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar

Instructions

  1. Crack open the tamarind pods and peel off the veins.
  2. Place the peeled tamarind fruit in a pot with 5 cups of water.
  3. Bring the water to a boil. Then lower heat to medium and cover.
  4. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and let cool.
  6. Once the tamarind water is cool enough use your hands to mash the fruit and remove the seeds.
  7. Strain the mixture into a pitcher. Add the remaing cups of water and sugar.
  8. Stir well and serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts
How to Make Agua de Tamarindo
Amount Per Serving
Calories 362
% Daily Value*
Sodium 43mg2%
Potassium 445mg13%
Carbohydrates 94g31%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 90g100%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 20IU0%
Vitamin C 2.5mg3%
Calcium 66mg7%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.