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.
Jugo de Tamarindo 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.
Buen provecho!
Ingredients
(About 6 servings)
- 2 cups of tamarind pulp
- 1/4 cup of sugar or more to your taste
- 6 cups of water
- Ice
Directions:
Blend all ingredients, adjusting sweetness as needed. Serve over ice.
Belinda @zomppa says
Ah ha! One of your magic potions with that pulp – awesome.
Erica says
Thanks, Belinda!
Joanne says
I bet this sweet/tangy juice is so refreshing!
Erica says
It is delicious,Joanne!
Norma-Platanos, Mangoes and Me! says
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 says
I love making granita with tamarindo,Norma!It is delicious!
MARIE says
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 says
Nice follow up to the pulp recipe 🙂 I have had this juice…really good.
Erica says
Thanks for your comment, Evelyn!
Jenn and Seth says
i really want to try this, i cannot wait to make it!
Erica says
It is very good!
miriam says
this is also widely consumed in the middle east and india,,fascinating
Erica says
Thanks for your comment, Miriam!
RSA Course says
I was shock when I read that that juice is a tamarind juice. How does it taste?
Erica says
It is fantastic!
Angel says
Great recipe
Do you know of a recipe for making a liquor with tamarin do
Thanks
Erica Dinho says
No.