Traditional Tamarind Mexican Cooler

A classic for life! Prepare this traditional tamarind Mexican cooler in a snap with only a few ingredients like tamarind pods, water, sugar, ice cubes, and chile powder. A refreshing and tart flavored agua fresca that you will love!
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Ingredients
4
Portions
  • 15 tamarind pods, dried
  • 5 cups water
  • 1/4 cups sugar
  • ice cubes
  • chile powder
Preparation
10 mins
15 mins
Easy
  • Peel tamarind pods and remove seeds.
  • In a pot, heat water. Once it comes to a boil, add tamarind pods and turn heat off. Remove remaining seeds.
  • Add sugar.
  • In a blender, combine tamarind pods and water and blend until smooth.
  • Strain traditional tamarind Mexican cooler through a fine-mesh sieve.
  • Serve traditional tamarind Mexican cooler in a glass with ice cubes.

Nutritional information

* * Information per 100g serving, percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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