Made to recipe proportions using tamarind nectar. Rather than plain sugar, coated one-half-side of each rim with sugar/salt mixture (4tsp dark sugar, 4tsp kosher salt, 2tsp cinnamon, 1tsp cayenne). We love tamarind and liked the drink, but no way should this be called a martini.
Tamarind Martinis
Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro
Tamarind, a common ingredient in Indian, Thai, and Mexican cuisines, adds an acidic, slightly tart flavor to food. The pulp is sold in cakes at ethnic markets and some large supermarkets. Use a fork or your hands to break up the paste and separate it from the seeds before straining. If you make these martinis ahead, be sure to shake the drink in a martini shaker or stir it with the crushed ice just before serving.
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 1/2 cup)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 146
- Calories from fat: 1%
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated fat: 0.1g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.0g
- Protein: 0.4g
- Carbohydrate: 21.7g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 0.3mg
- Sodium: 4mg
- Calcium: 12mg
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups boiling water
- 4 ounces unsweetened tamarind pulp
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup vodka
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- Crushed ice
- Sugar (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
Preparation
- 1. Combine 2 1/2 cups boiling water and tamarind in a large bowl; let stand 10 minutes. Break tamarind into small pieces; let stand 5 minutes. Strain mixture through a sieve over a bowl, reserving liquid; discard solids.
- 2. Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water in a microwave-safe dish; microwave at HIGH for 2 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring once. Cool. Combine tamarind liquid, sugar syrup, vodka, and juice in a pitcher, stirring well. Add crushed ice; stir or shake well. Garnish rims of 8 martini glasses with sugar, if desired. Strain chilled martini mixture into prepared glasses; garnish with lime wedges, if desired.
Tamarind Martinis Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Beverages, Beverages, Alcoholic
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Make-Ahead, 5 Ingredients or Less
- CUISINE: Indian
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fruits
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Sodium
- COOKING METHOD: Microwave
- OCCASION: Spring, Summer
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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