Tamarind Margarita

Tamarind margarita

A twist on the classic margarita using tamarind. The tamarind margarita has a sweet and sour, tart and tangy taste.

A friend gave me a jar of tamarind paste. So, of course I went on a culinary quest to come up with a recipe. I have some other recipes up my sleeve so stay tuned!

tamarind margarita
Tamarind margarita

Tamarind Margarita

Twist on the classic margarita but with a sweet, sour, tart and tangy taste of tamarind.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 1 Cocktail

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz tequila
  • 3/4 oz lemon juice
  • 3/ oz lime juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup or agave
  • 1/2-1 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 1 oz triple sec
  • tajin and sugar for rim
  • lime wheel for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake until cold. Use lime wedge and run around rim of your favorite glass and the dip in the tajin/sugar mixture. Add lime wheel for garnish.
  • Pour into your rimmed glass filled with ice.
Keyword margarita, tamarind, tamarind margarita