Tamarind Martini

These tamarind martinis with vodka and lemon are delicious. It is also a quick way to prepare 8 martinis at once, as it is made in a pitcher.
Ingredients
8
Servings
  • ice cubes, crushed
  • 1 cup lime juice
  • 1 cup vodka
  • 2 1/2 cups water, boiling
  • 4 ounces tamarind pulp, (that is not pre-sweetened)
  • 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cups water
Preparation
25 mins
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  • Mix 2 and a half cups of boiling water with the tamarind pulp in a deep bowl. Let it soak for 10 minutes. With a fork, break the tamarind into pieces and let it sit for another 5 minutes. Strain the mixture through a sieve and discard the solids. Reserve the liquid.
  • Mix 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of water in a microwave-safe container for 2 minutes on high (until the sugar dissolves).
  • In a pitcher, combine the tamarind liquid with the sugar syrup, vodka, and lemon juice. Mix well. Add crushed ice and stir.
  • If desired, rim the martini glasses with sugar, and serve the strained tamarind martinis. Garnish the glasses with a slice of lemon.

Nutritional Information

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