Tamarind Ginger Cooler

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound tamarind from a pliable block
  • 7 cups water, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Break up tamarind with your fingers into a small heavy saucepan. Add 2 cups water and simmer, stirring occasionally and breaking up tamarind as it softens, 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 15 minutes. Strain through sieve into a bowl, pressing on and then discarding solids.
  2. Whisk together ginger syrup, tamarind puree, remaining 5 cups water, and kosher salt in a large pitcher. Chill until cold.
  3. Stir drink (it will separate as it stands), then pour into glasses filled two-thirds with ice. Top off with soda water.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

14 kcal 1% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0g
Total Fat 0g
Carbs 3.7g 1% DV
Fiber 0.1g
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9691.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 8.8mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 1.8mg 2% DV
Calcium 11mg 1% DV
Iron 0.3mg 2% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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