Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTestal Mexican KitchenAguas Frescas - Tamarindo Recipe

Aguas Frescas - Tamarindo Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Hibiscus sweetened drink

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Soak the Tamarind

    In a bowl, soak the dried tamarind pods in 2 cups of warm water for about 30 minutes to soften.

  2. 2

    Extract Tamarind Pulp

    Once softened, remove the seeds and fibers from the tamarind and mash the pulp with the remaining 2 cups of water until well mixed.

  3. 3

    Strain the Mixture

    Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the tamarind mixture into a pitcher, pressing down with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.

  4. 4

    Sweeten the Drink

    Add sugar to the tamarind liquid and stir until dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste.

  5. 5

    Add Lime Juice

    Stir in the lime juice for added flavor.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve the tamarindo agua fresca over ice and enjoy!

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