TAMARIND MARGARITAS

By BobD

Ingredients

• 4 DRINKS
• 1/4 lb tamarind from a pliable block
• 1 cup boiling-hot water
• 3 1/2 tablespoons superfine granulated sugar
• 6 oz (3/4 cup) tequila
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• GARNISH: lime wedges; granulated sugar for coating rims of glasses

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from gourmet.com

Preparation

Step 1

Break tamarind into small pieces (1/2 cup packed) and soak in boiling-hot water, stirring occasionally and breaking up chunks, until softened, about 10 minutes.

Strain through a sieve into a large measuring cup, using a rubber spatula to force through as much pulp as possible. Discard remaining solids.

Whisk in sugar and 1/4 tsp salt until dissolved, then cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.

Stir in tequila and lime juice.

Serve over ice.