Tamarind and Date Agua Fresca
A refreshing Mexican-inspired beverage made with sweet tamarind pulp and Medjool dates, creating a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. This cooling drink is ideal for hot summer days.
Ingredients
- •1 pound tamarind pulp (with seeds)
- •18 whole pitted Medjool dates
- •½ cup superfine sugar
- •Ingredient info
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Combine tamarind, dates, and 2 1/2 quarts water in a medium pot and bring to a boil; simmer briskly, stirring often and mashing pulp and dates with the back of a spoon until they break down, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 2 hours.
135 min
- 2.
Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible (you should have about 4 cups).
10 min
- 3.
Transfer tamarind mixture to a pitcher. Stir in sugar and 3 cups water. Chill until cold.
60 min
- 4.
Fill glasses with ice. Divide agua fresca among glasses.
5 min
