Tamarind Margaritas
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Description
These are perfect – not so frozen so they’ll give you head freeze, and perfectly balanced.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- Slice of lime
- Ice cubes - enough to 3/4 fill the glass
- 2 shots of tamarind cordial (50 ml)
- 1 shot of silver tequila (25 ml)
- 1 shot of triple sec (25ml)
- 1 shot of lime juice (25ml)
Instructions
- Place the salt and chilli powder in a dish and mix well.
- Rub half of the rim of the glass with the slice of lime.
- Dip the rim of the glass in the dish with the salt and chilli powder.
- Place the ice and tequila into a blender and process until the ice is crushed.
- Now add the remaining ingredients and process for a few seconds to mix the cocktail. The ice should now be slushy.
- Empty the contents into the glass.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- If you are making a few margaritas it is worth mixing a bulk load of salt and chilli powder as it is easier to dip the rim of the glass into a larger quantity.
- Just keep a ratio of 3:1 of salt to chilli powder.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Cocktails
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 160
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is tamarind cordial and where do I find it?
Tamarind cordial is a sweetened, ready-to-use tamarind syrup — not raw tamarind pulp or paste. This recipe calls for 2 shots (50 ml) and it provides the cocktail’s tangy-sweet backbone. Look for it in Indian, Latin, or Asian grocery stores, or in the international aisle of larger supermarkets.
What is the right ratio of salt to chilli powder for the rim?
The notes say to use a 3:1 ratio of salt to chilli powder. If you’re making several margaritas, the notes recommend mixing a larger batch at this ratio so you can dip multiple glasses more easily.
It’s a fair point Ron.. here’s a link to the corresponding tamarind cordial recipe. Let me know if you give it a try.
I agree with Ron, please explain the fusion process this sounds intriging
This sounds like a drink worth trying, but as tamarind cordial is hardly a household product, I’m perplexed that the recipe would be featured without a word of explanation, tips on sourcing–or maybe even a way of infusing one’s own.