Tamarind Juice is a refreshing and delicious cold drink made with tamarind pulp. This is a popular drink in Colombia and Latin America.
Tamarind Juice is a traditional and popular drink in Colombia. It is a sweet, sour, and refreshing juice. Jugo de Tamarindo has always been one of my favorite Colombian drinks, and whenever I visit my family in Medellin, my mom has a pitcher in the fridge waiting for me. I grew up drinking many fresh homemade fruit juices in Colombia.
What is Tamarind?
It is a tropical fruit with a sweet and sour taste popular in Asia, Africa and Latin America. In Colombia we use it to make drinks, sauces and desserts. You can make your own tamarind pulp following my recipe if yo find the fresh tamarind in their pods.
Tamarind Juice is one of those drinks that I wouldn't normally post this time of year. However, I received four emails last week asking if I had a recipe for this drink, so I decided to make it and post it.
You can replace the plain water with sparkling water and add a splash of tequila for a delicious cocktail.
Ingredients You'll Need
The printable recipe card with exact amounts and directions is below.
Tamarind Pulp:You can find it online or in supermarkets at the Latin or Asian aisles.
Sugar: To make the juice sweet, you can replace it with honey if you prefer.
Water and Ice: To make mix the juice and make it cold.
More Drinks to Try
Boxeador (Beets, Papaya and Banana Cocktail)
Jugo de Tomate de Arbol (Tree Tomato Juice)
Hervido de Piña (Pineapple Hot Drink)
Jugo de Tamarindo (Tamarind Juice) Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups of tamarind pulp
- ¼ cup of sugar or more to your taste
- 6 cups of water
- Ice
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients, adjusting sweetness as needed. Serve over ice.
Belinda @zomppa
Ah ha! One of your magic potions with that pulp - awesome.
Erica
Thanks, Belinda!
Joanne
I bet this sweet/tangy juice is so refreshing!
Erica
It is delicious,Joanne!
Norma-Platanos, Mangoes and Me!
I just enjoy tamarindo so much. My favorite is when its poured ove shaved ice...we call it a "piragua". So many uses for this wonderful fruit.
Erica
I love making granita with tamarindo,Norma!It is delicious!
MARIE
Im Sorry trying to Come up w a Great Cocktail. .For my Bday BBQ BASH...BUT cant figure what alcohol can i mix with it???? Plz help.
Evelyne@cheapethniceatz
Nice follow up to the pulp recipe 🙂 I have had this juice...really good.
Erica
Thanks for your comment, Evelyn!
Jenn and Seth
i really want to try this, i cannot wait to make it!
Erica
It is very good!
miriam
this is also widely consumed in the middle east and india,,fascinating
Erica
Thanks for your comment, Miriam!
RSA Course
I was shock when I read that that juice is a tamarind juice. How does it taste?
Erica
It is fantastic!
Angel
Great recipe
Do you know of a recipe for making a liquor with tamarin do
Thanks
Erica Dinho
No.
Anonymous
i am originally from Trinidad y Tobago. This recipe is making me homesick!