Tamarind Fizz Recipe

Learn how to make this homemade Tamarind Fizz cocktail with the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy notes. This easy craft cocktail recipe combines rich tamarind paste with aged rum, fresh lime, and ginger beer for a refreshing tropical drink that's sure to impress your guests.

Difficulty:

Beginner

Prep Time:

5 mins

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Serves:

1 cocktail

Ingredients

<ul class="ingredients-main-list"><li class="ingredients-single-item">45ml dark rum (or spiced rum)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">15ml fresh lime juice</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">20ml tamarind paste (or concentrate)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">10ml simple syrup</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">90ml ginger beer</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">2 dashes Angostura bitters</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">Lime wheel and tamarind pod for garnish</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">Ice cubes and crushed ice</li></ul>

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Equipment

<ul class="equipment-main-list"><li class="equipment-single-item">Cocktail shaker</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Hawthorne strainer</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Jigger for measuring</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Highball or Collins glass</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Bar spoon</li></ul>

Directions

<ol class="no-list-style"><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 1</h4>If your tamarind paste is very thick, mix it with a small amount of warm water to thin it slightly for easier mixing. The paste should be pourable but still have body - this ensures proper integration with other ingredients.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 2</h4>Fill your highball glass with crushed ice and set aside to chill. A properly chilled glass will maintain your drink's temperature longer and enhance the fizzy experience.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 3</h4>Add the dark rum, lime juice, tamarind paste, and simple syrup to your cocktail shaker with plenty of ice. Shake vigorously for about 12 seconds to properly chill, dilute and combine the ingredients - the shaker should become frosty to the touch.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 4</h4>Discard the ice from your chilled glass and refill with fresh crushed ice, leaving about 2cm of space at the top.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 5</h4>Strain the cocktail mixture over the crushed ice in your prepared glass, pouring gently to preserve the ice structure.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 6</h4>Slowly top with ginger beer, pouring it over the back of a bar spoon to maintain carbonation and create a layered effect. The cocktail should have a beautiful gradient from darker bottom to lighter top.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 7</h4>Add two dashes of Angostura bitters on top - these will not only add complexity but create attractive speckles on the foam.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 8</h4>Gently stir once to integrate the ingredients while preserving carbonation. The drink should maintain a noticeable fizz with small bubbles clinging to the sides of the glass.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 9</h4>Garnish with a lime wheel and if available, a tamarind pod for visual appeal and aroma. Serve immediately while the drink is at its fizziest and most refreshing.</li></ol>

FAQs

Find answers to your most pressing questions about this delicious recipe right here.

What ingredients are used in Tamarind Fizz Recipe?

The Tamarind Fizz requires dark rum (or spiced rum), fresh lime juice, tamarind paste, simple syrup, ginger beer, Angostura bitters, lime wheel and tamarind pod for garnish, plus ice cubes and crushed ice for serving properly.

How to make Tamarind Fizz Recipe at home?

Learn how to make Tamarind Fizz Recipe by mixing tamarind paste with rum, lime juice and simple syrup in a shaker. Strain over crushed ice, top with ginger beer, add two dashes of Angostura bitters, and gently stir once. Garnish with a lime wheel and tamarind pod for a perfectly balanced sweet-sour cocktail with warming complexity.

Which rum works best for a tamarind cocktail?

Dark or spiced rum complements tamarind's tangy-sweet profile best, providing caramel and vanilla notes that balance the sourness. Aged rums from Jamaica or Barbados work particularly well, offering molasses depth and complexity that enhances the tropical character without overwhelming it.

Can I substitute tamarind paste with another ingredient?

If tamarind paste is unavailable, you can substitute with 2 parts pomegranate molasses to 1 part lime juice, or use a mix of equal parts lime juice and brown sugar with a dash of Worcestershire sauce. These alternatives provide similar sweet-sour complexity, though the authentic tamarind flavour will be missed.

Why is my fizz cocktail losing carbonation too quickly?

Your fizz may lose bubbles if your glassware isn't properly chilled, if you're stirring too vigorously, or if the ginger beer isn't cold enough. Pour ginger beer gently over a bar spoon, use well-chilled ingredients, and serve immediately after preparation to maintain maximum effervescence.

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