Picture this, its a sunny afternoon with a light breeze. You are sitting on your back porch or on your patio and you are craving a little drinky drink. Insert this cocktail.
I first had a Tamarindo Margarita in Cabo when Scotty and I went for the first time back in 2019 and I think about this drink more often then I care to admit. Its sweet and tangy and hits the spot on a warm summer day. The key to this margarita is the tamarind syrup that they use. I scoured stores upon returning home trying to find this syrup or something similar and came up empty. That’s when I decided to get creative. Using pulparindo (a mexican candy), I created a syrup.
Tips:
- Adjust the amount of Tamarindo Syrup according to your taste preferences. Start with a smaller amount and add more if you prefer a stronger tamarind flavor.
- Experiment with different tequilas to find your favorite flavor profile for this cocktail.
- For an extra kick of heat, add a pinch of chili powder or a slice of jalapeño to your margarita.
With this Homemade Tamarindo Syrup and Tamarindo Margarita recipe, you can bring the vibrant flavors of Mexico right to your own home. Whether you’re hosting a fiesta or simply craving a refreshing cocktail, this drink is sure to impress your taste buds and transport you to sunny Mexican shores. Cheers to a delicious taste adventure!
Tamarindo Margaritas and Tamarindo Syrup
Ingredients
Tamarindo Syrup
- 5-6 pulparindo candies
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp sugar
Tamarindo Margarita
- 2 oz tequila of choice
- 1 oz Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1/2 – 1 oz Tamarindo Syrup
- Ice
- Tajin Seasoning (for rimming the glass)
- Lime wedge (for garnish)
Instructions
Tamarindo Syrup
- In a small pot, combine the Pulparindo candies, water, and sugar.
- Place the pot over low heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Heat the mixture until the sugar is fully dissolved and the candies have melted down. Note that there may be small chunks of candy that do not fully dissolve.
- Allow the syrup to cool for a few minutes, then strain it through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any remaining candy chunks.
- Transfer the strained syrup into a clean jar or bottle for storage.
Tamarindo Margarita
- Rim a glass with Tajin seasoning by running a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it into the seasoning.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes and set it aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, Cointreau or Triple Sec, lime juice, and Tamarindo Syrup.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until the mixture is well-chilled.
- Strain the margarita into the prepared glass over ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing taste of this Tamarindo Margarita!