Today, I want to share a Sparkling Agua de Tamarindo recipe with you. This is a fun twist on a classic Latin drink. I am so excited to get into it. Agua fresca de tamarindo is a classic in many Latin homes. Adding sparkling water gives it a fun fizz! I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!
To make this recipe as authentically Latin as possible, I used Topo Chico seltzer to give this recipe a fun fizz.
Sparkling Agua de Tamarindo with Topo Chico Seltzer Recipe
Ingredients
- 20 tamarindo pods
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- Topo chico seltzer
- Chamoy
- Tajin
Directions
- Firstly, peel the tamarindo pods.
- Secondly, rinse them.
- Next, add the tamarindo pods to a saucepan.
- Then, cover with water.
- Bring to a simmer on medium-low heat.
- Once simmering, add sugar.
- Simmer until sugar is melted down.
- Turn off the heat and allow the saucepan to cool.
- Run pulp through a strainer to discard the seeds.
- You now have your tamarind syrup.
- Rim a glass with Tajin and chamoy.
- Add about a tablespoon of tamarind syrup and ice. Stir.
- Finally, top off with topo chico seltzer.
- Enjoy!
This sparkling agua fresca is delicious on its own. However, if you would prefer to spike this drink, here are a few suggestions! You can add a shot of tequila blanco to this. That would make it like a sort of tamarindo margarita. Additionally, you can use Topo Chico’s new hard seltzer. You can learn more about it here. I buy my Topo Chico Mineral Water at Northgate Market. To sum up, what do you think of this recipe? Do you like tamarindo? If so, how do you like to enjoy it? Let me know in the comments. Meanwhile, if you liked this post, then check out my blog and my book for authentic SalviMex recipes with a modern (and sometimes healthy) twist.
Sparkling Agua de Tamarindo Recipe
Equipment
- bar spoon
Ingredients
- 20 tamarindo pods
- water enough to cover tamarindo
- sugar to taste
- Topo chico seltzer enough for your glass
- Chamoy to rim glass
- Tajin to rim glass
Instructions
- Firstly, peel the tamarindo pods.
- Secondly, rinse them.
- Next, add the tamarindo pods to a saucepan.
- Then, cover with water.
- Bring to a simmer on medium-low heat.
- Once simmering, add sugar.
- Simmer until sugar is melted down.
- Turn off the heat and allow the saucepan to cool.
- Run pulp through a strainer to discard the seeds.
- You now have your tamarind syrup.
- Rim a glass with Tajin and chamoy.
- Add about a tablespoon of tamarind syrup and ice. Stir.
- Finally, top off with topo chico seltzer.
- Enjoy!
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