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Tamarind and Vodka Cocktail

By Dave Kovner and Becky Kelso

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Tamarind and Vodka CocktailRichard Foulser

For the kids, simply serve the cocktail base over ice—hold the vodka, naturally.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8

Ingredients

8 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup plus 8 teaspoons tamarind concentrate,* divided
2 tablespoons plus 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice, divided
12 tablespoons vodka, divided
4 cups ice cubes, divided
Lime slices

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Stir 8 cups water, sugar, 1/2 cup tamarind concentrate, and 2 tablespoons lime juice in large pitcher until sugar dissolves. DO AHEAD: Cocktail base can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.

    Step 2

    Combine 1/2 cup cocktail base, 3 tablespoons vodka, 2 teaspoons tamarind concentrate, and 1 teaspoon lime juice in cocktail shaker. Add 1 cup ice cubes; shake 30 seconds to chill. Strain into 2 Martini glasses. Garnish with lime slices. Repeat 3 more times for 8 cocktails.

  2. Step 3

    • Often labeled "concentrate cooking tamarind, "tamarind concentrate can be found at Thai and Asian markets.
TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesVodkaTamarindLimeCitrusFruitBon Appétit
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